Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 583 · 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 is the best solution to this problem?
   “The village well has dried up” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
2. 2.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the village square (b) the school bus (c) the sports ground
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
4. 4.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Do not show off. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite sank into the ground. (b) The kite rose high into the sky. (c) The kite turned into a bird.
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Kitten on the Roof
9. 9.Which strong verb means “laughed in a light, silly way”? (a) gulped (b) giggled (c) scribbled
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone.
11. 11.Which strong verb means “moved slowly and quietly”? (a) crept (b) plunged (c) blazed
12. 12.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one busy morning (b) on a crowded evening (c) one windy afternoon
13. 13.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “A green parrot sings” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
14. 14.What makes the sound “honk”? (a) a horse (b) a car horn (c) a heavy bag falling
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Tenzin (b) Mr Das (c) Neel
16. 16.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) buzz (c) teacher
17. 17.Which word rhymes with “bright”? (a) gold (b) key (c) night
18. 18.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Iyer (b) Fatima (c) Meera
19. 19.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Sparrows’ Nest
22. 22.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) showing (b) telling
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is angry? (a) Kabir grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Kabir’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists. (c) Kabir was angry.
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (b) The Little Firefly (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My best friend is moving away,” ___ Aisha. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The ball barked at the puppy. (b) The puppy chased after the ball. (c) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball.
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) spoke (b) whispered (c) got
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Patient Kingfisher (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Broken Swing (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
31. 31.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
32. 32.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) A frog on a leaf (b) Rain taps on the roof (c) The wind plays with my long hair
33. 33.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) hungry
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is scared? (a) Diya’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door. (b) Diya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Diya was scared.
36. 36.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
37. 37.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (b) Joseph cycled to the market with his cousin. (c) I cycled to the market with my cousin.
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    ___, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
39. 39.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) one rainy morning (b) one quiet Sunday (c) on a long car trip
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Do not boast about yourself.

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