Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 575 · 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. Where does it take place?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) the sports ground (b) the music school (c) the school bus
2. 2.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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) Homework is left at home (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
3. 3.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A lift stops between two floors
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Kabir (b) Arjun (c) Mrs Sen
8. 8.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Mr Khan (b) Aisha (c) Diya
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It hid and growled at its owner. (b) It made its owner a cup of tea. (c) It wagged its tail and jumped up.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
12. 12.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) the bakery (b) the school library (c) the muddy lane
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “The eagle flew above the hills.” (a) soared (b) hurled (c) grabbed
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing.
20. 20.Which strong verb means “dived down suddenly”? (a) strolled (b) muttered (c) plunged
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
22. 22.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is happy? (a) Farhan was happy. (b) Farhan hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (c) Farhan gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Officer Kaur (b) Riya (c) Vihaan
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) the school gate (b) the backwaters (c) a lane in Kochi
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) mangoes (b) juicy (c) filled
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Stop that runaway goat”! shouted Tara. (b) Stop that runaway goat! shouted Tara. (c) “Stop that runaway goat!” shouted Tara.
28. 28.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) the village square (b) the music room (c) the front step
29. 29.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Butterflies dance on the breeze (b) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (c) Waves kiss the warm sand
30. 30.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rude buffalo pushed past everyone at the waterhole. A polite parrot said please and thank you to all the animals. Soon everyone played with the parrot. Left all alone, the buffalo learnt to be polite. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Be happy with what you have.
31. 31.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
32. 32.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud”, sobbed Sneha. (b) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” sobbed Sneha. (c) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud” sobbed Sneha.
33. 33.Which word rhymes with “moon”? (a) mouse (b) noon (c) key
34. 34.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The thunder went boom over the hills.” (a) thunder (b) hills (c) boom
35. 35.Which word rhymes with “well”? (a) jog (b) cat (c) shell
36. 36.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) characters doing daft things (c) a magic object
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
38. 38.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Neel tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Diya tied her shoelaces and ran outside. (c) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.
39. 39.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The water spilled over the top. (b) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (c) The water climbed back into the jug.

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