Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 568 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Which tool is it?): Decide which skill the question is testing. Use that lesson’s tip — the story element, the sense or comparison, the genre, the point of view or the syllable count. Read your choice back into the question to check it.

1. 1.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
2. 2.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Manav (b) Pooja (c) Farhan
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle became brand new. (b) The bicycle learnt to swim. (c) The chain became rusty.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
   “A butterfly flew from flower to flower.” (a) peered (b) fluttered (c) shouted
8. 8.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) brave escapes from danger (c) a puzzle to solve
9. 9.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
10. 10.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) the bat (b) the swan (c) the crow
11. 11.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) her building
12. 12.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (c) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad.
15. 15.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
16. 16.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Imran’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) happy (b) sad (c) scared
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
18. 18.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
19. 19.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Monsoon clouds roll in” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
20. 20.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) on competition day (b) on bake sale day (c) on Pongal morning
21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
23. 23.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
29. 29.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (b) Sneha climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (c) We climbed the guava tree and filled our pockets.
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A train is three hours late
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) nice (c) fine
34. 34.Which strong verb means “moved on hands and knees”? (a) muttered (b) hurled (c) crawled
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit.
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
39. 39.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Nobody came to my party,” sobbed Kavya. (b) Nobody came to my party, sobbed Kavya. (c) “Nobody came to my party”, sobbed Kavya.
40. 40.What makes the sound “hoot”? (a) a bee (b) a microwave (c) an owl

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