Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 588 · 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?
   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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
3. 3.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Rafting Down the Wild River (b) The Giant’s Magic Flute (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to take a photo:
   First, switch on the camera.
   Then, point it at your friends.
   ___, ask everyone to smile.
   Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart.
7. 7.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Maria beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) telling (b) showing
8. 8.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the school library (b) the beach (c) the school hall
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet.
10. 10.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (b) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (c) Priya cycled to the market with her cousin.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) gobbled (b) crept (c) sobbed
13. 13.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) Ananya (b) Pema (c) Diya
14. 14.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) on a hot summer night (c) the school gate
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    ___, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) okay (b) spiky (c) fine
19. 19.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Forgotten Homework
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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 ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (c) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground.
22. 22.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Meera could barely keep her eyes open at dinner.” (a) showing (b) telling
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Manav’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again.” (a) showing (b) telling
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
27. 27.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) third person (b) first person
28. 28.Read the story. Which word best describes Tenzin?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) lazy (b) rude (c) caring
29. 29.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) cheeky
30. 30.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a magic object (b) a detective or suspects (c) silly mix-ups
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) nibbled (b) tiptoed (c) blazed
34. 34.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 quiet Sunday (b) one rainy morning (c) one spring afternoon
35. 35.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tara is cold? (a) Tara was cold. (b) Tara’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap. (c) Tara dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.
37. 37.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) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) Untitled Story Number One
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ant carried a crumb.” (a) nice (b) tiny (c) okay
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) Raju (b) Nisha (c) Lakshmi
40. 40.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “A green parrot sings” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6

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