Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 571 · 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.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “After the race, Kabir ___ a whole bottle of water.” (a) drank (b) gulped (c) got
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) icy
3. 3.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) Ananya (b) Aryan (c) Uncle Ravi
4. 4.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Manav rode his new bicycle round the block. (b) Nisha rode her new bicycle round the block. (c) I rode my new bicycle round the block.
5. 5.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.” (a) first person (b) third person
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) spiky (b) okay (c) good
7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
9. 9.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house.
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) her balcony (b) the school garden (c) the highway
11. 11.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) peered (b) blazed (c) dashed
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
13. 13.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “computer”? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (b) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
15. 15.What kind of story is this?
    A team climbs a snowy mountain as a storm blows in. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Homework is left at home
17. 17.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) clouds (b) puffy (c) floated
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
22. 22.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Ishaan (b) Zoya (c) Tenzin
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Zoya (b) Aunt Lata (c) Farhan
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Kavya (b) Imran (c) Yash
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
26. 26.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
28. 28.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
29. 29.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
30. 30.What kind of story is this?
    Dad tries to cook dinner and the whole kitchen ends up covered in flour. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
31. 31.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (b) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
32. 32.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Practice makes perfect. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Why is the sky blue? asked Zoya. (b) “Why is the sky blue” asked Zoya. (c) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Zoya.
34. 34.Which strong verb means “took tiny little bites”? (a) plunged (b) nibbled (c) tumbled
35. 35.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
37. 37.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.

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