Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 581 · 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 tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters.
2. 2.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Riya helped her father wash the car.” (a) third person (b) first person
3. 3.Which strong verb could replace “moved” in this sentence?
   “The baby moved across the carpet to her toy.” (a) gobbled (b) peered (c) crawled
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a puppet:
   First, find an old sock.
   Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
   ___, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
   Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ river rushed over the rocks.” (a) good (b) foaming (c) nice
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) nice (b) okay (c) dazzling
8. 8.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “I have lost my favourite teddy___” sobbed Sneha. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
9. 9.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “How many stars are in the sky___” asked Yash. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
11. 11.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) shell – king (b) shell – tell (c) jog – tell
12. 12.Read the story. Which word best describes Rohan?
    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. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) careless (b) patient (c) lazy
13. 13.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
15. 15.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the garden shed (b) the muddy lane (c) the washroom
16. 16.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Greed can make you lose everything.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) The Cat Who Said Sorry (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
17. 17.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) dozed (b) lion (c) sleepy
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Good manners win friends.
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
20. 20.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
22. 22.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) Neel (b) Coach Iqbal (c) Tara
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
26. 26.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Rohan counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) sad (b) bored (c) scared
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
28. 28.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
30. 30.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The Lost Earring (b) The Dry Well (c) The Silent Microphone
31. 31.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The girls ___ at the funny cartoon.” (a) laughed (b) had (c) giggled
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
33. 33.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) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) The Lost Earring
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Fatima gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut.” (a) telling (b) showing
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    ___, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First

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