Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 60 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a clay pot:
   First, knead the clay until it is soft.
   ___, 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
2. 2.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook.
3. 3.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The oranges ___ out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) had (b) tumbled (c) fell
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is angry? (a) Neel hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Neel was angry. (c) Neel folded his arms and glared at his brother.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
7. 7.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Mango Mystery (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) Lost at the Fair
8. 8.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one warm evening (b) on Pongal morning (c) on a festive night
9. 9.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I counted the coins in my piggy bank. (b) Nisha counted the coins in her piggy bank. (c) Kabir counted the coins in his piggy bank.
10. 10.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) Do not believe everything you hear. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Be happy with what you have.
11. 11.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) lion (b) dozed (c) sleepy
12. 12.Which strong verb means “walked in a slow, relaxed way”? (a) scribbled (b) strolled (c) munched
13. 13.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) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet___” giggled Pooja. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
15. 15.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Hot pakoras on a plate (b) Hot chai in a cup (c) The temple bells ring softly
16. 16.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) rude (b) careless (c) clever
17. 17.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 bakery (b) the school hall (c) the garden shed
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off.
19. 19.Which word rhymes with “sun”? (a) train (b) fun (c) light
20. 20.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) Milk spilled all over the floor. (b) The glass caught the cat. (c) The milk floated up to the ceiling.
22. 22.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 Snake in the Shed (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) trudged (b) had (c) walked
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch.
26. 26.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the sports ground (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the railway station
27. 27.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) Arjun (b) Mrs Bose (c) Sahil
28. 28.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
29. 29.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A monkey found the bananas a shopkeeper had thrown out and ate twenty at once. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache and could not climb for a whole day. The monkey learnt that too much of a good thing is bad. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) Imran (b) Sneha (c) Dadi
33. 33.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) Whose Puppy? (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) A Friend at Lunch
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Stop that runaway goat!” shouted Aisha. (b) “Stop that runaway goat”! shouted Aisha. (c) Stop that runaway goat! shouted Aisha.
35. 35.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) yellow (b) mango (c) meow
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “The eagle flew above the hills.” (a) soared (b) scrubbed (c) muttered
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Your silly face makes me laugh”, giggled Arjun. (b) “Your silly face makes me laugh,” giggled Arjun. (c) “Your silly face makes me laugh” giggled Arjun.
39. 39.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) The alarm button brings help (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) A lift stops between two floors
40. 40.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aisha’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.” (a) angry (b) cold (c) scared

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