Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 580 · 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. What is the problem in it?
   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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
2. 2.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
3. 3.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
4. 4.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the hill road (b) on a busy Monday (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The torn page is mended with tape
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Farhan (b) Kabir (c) Aarav
7. 7.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
8. 8.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
9. 9.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) the lamb (b) the bat (c) the firefly
10. 10.Read the story. When 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) after the lunch bell (b) on Science Day (c) one windy afternoon
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
12. 12.Read the story. Which word best describes Fatima?
    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) lazy (b) cheerful (c) unkind
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
14. 14.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My kite is torn to pieces,” ___ Tenzin. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
16. 16.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Runaway Goat (c) The Cookie Stall
17. 17.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Why is the sky blue? asked Yash. (b) “Why is the sky blue” asked Yash. (c) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Yash.
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock”, giggled Farhan. (b) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock” giggled Farhan. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Farhan.
21. 21.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (b) Ishaan found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (c) Tenzin found a shell and kept it in his pocket.
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young camel carried heavy loads every day while the older camels rested. In the great desert race, it was the strongest of all and won the golden bell. The young camel learnt that hard work brings its reward. (a) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ananya’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.” (a) telling (b) showing
26. 26.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) happy (b) sad (c) cold
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (b) Everyone fell fast asleep at once. (c) Dad picked it up to answer.
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
34. 34.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The box is found under the last seat
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The alarm button brings help
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
38. 38.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Kavya (b) Joseph (c) Zubin
39. 39.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Vihaan (b) Ananya (c) Imran
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    ___, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First

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