Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 592 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ soup filled our bowls.” (a) okay (b) steaming (c) nice
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
3. 3.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one spring morning (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) the playground
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   Two cousins explore a deep cave and must escape before the tide comes in. (a) mystery story (b) funny story (c) adventure story
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Fish walked out of the river. (b) Water flooded the low fields. (c) The river dried up the next day.
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is sad? (a) Tenzin beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Tenzin’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (c) Tenzin was sad.
8. 8.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) ate (c) came
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Snow fell out of the spout. (b) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (c) Steam puffed out of the spout.
10. 10.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The old clock went ___ in the hall.” (a) clang (b) quack (c) tick-tock
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav raised his hand. (b) Manav’s hand answered for him. (c) Manav hid under his desk.
12. 12.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ananya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) happy (b) angry (c) hungry
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her.
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (c) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his hill village (b) her flat in Pune (c) the beach
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
18. 18.Which word rhymes with “swish”? (a) fog (b) knee (c) dish
19. 19.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
20. 20.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Waves carry shells to the shore” (a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 6
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tomato”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
25. 25.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
26. 26.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
    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) careless (b) unkind (c) clever
27. 27.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Langur and the Rumour (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Look before you leap.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (b) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
33. 33.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The wind plays with my long hair” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) curled (b) fluffy (c) kitten
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
36. 36.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aryan was sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
37. 37.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I watered my tulsi plant every morning.” (a) third person (b) first person
38. 38.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the muddy lane (b) Nani’s orchard (c) the school garden
39. 39.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “I bit the crisp papad with a crunch.” (a) crunch (b) crisp (c) papad
40. 40.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) on Annual Day (b) in the dry season (c) on Pongal morning

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