Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 589 · 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.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
2. 2.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Who would steal a whole bus? (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The grumpy giant snored under the tree.” (a) giant (b) snored (c) grumpy
4. 4.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) the crow (b) the cook (c) the zebra
5. 5.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a detective or suspects (b) brave escapes from danger (c) a magic object
6. 6.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” ___ Joseph. (a) whispered (b) asked (c) shouted
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Tara. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Tara. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Tara.
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
9. 9.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A little calf fell ill and could not play. All the other animals went off to the lake, but a young elephant stayed and fanned the calf with its ears. The calf got well at last. The young elephant learnt that a friend is worth staying for. (a) Be happy with what you have. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
11. 11.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where did you put my blue pencil”? asked Arjun. (b) Where did you put my blue pencil? asked Arjun. (c) “Where did you put my blue pencil?” asked Arjun.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes went shopping. (b) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (c) The clothes dried quickly.
13. 13.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) scrubbed (b) tossed (c) tiptoed
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Diya (b) Simran (c) Rahul
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
16. 16.Read the story. When 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) in the dry season (b) on a busy Monday (c) on a Friday afternoon
17. 17.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Late Train
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out.
21. 21.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Climb to the Clouds (b) The Giant’s Magic Flute (c) Stranded on Storm Island
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) okay (b) good (c) striped
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kunal (b) Kabir (c) Maria
27. 27.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) greedy (b) caring (c) unkind
28. 28.What makes the sound “honk”? (a) thunder (b) a pig (c) a car horn
29. 29.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Saanvi (b) Aisha (c) Grandpa
30. 30.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) colourful (b) kite (c) danced
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
33. 33.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) the deer (b) the cow (c) the tortoise
34. 34.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I painted my room a bright yellow. (b) We painted our room a bright yellow. (c) Priya painted her room a bright yellow.
35. 35.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “The children looked at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) plunged (b) stared (c) wandered
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    ___, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) The fire engine drove off without wheels. (b) They went back to sleep. (c) They jumped into the fire engine.
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) A snake is curled up in a shed (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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