Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 600 · 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 title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (b) Escape from Crocodile River (c) The Detective Dog
2. 2.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “umbrella”? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 4
3. 3.What makes the sound “cock-a-doodle-doo”? (a) a balloon (b) a camera (c) a rooster
4. 4.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Tanvi (b) Advik (c) Neel
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, we are in the library” whispered Aisha. (b) “Shh, we are in the library”, whispered Aisha. (c) “Shh, we are in the library,” whispered Aisha.
7. 7.Which word fits the gap best?
   “My best friend is moving away,” ___ Ananya. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never practise before the show.
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) fine (b) stale (c) good
10. 10.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Fatima licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) showing (b) telling
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Patient Kingfisher
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) It rained all night in our town.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
14. 14.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The frogs croak all night in the monsoon.” (a) croak (b) frogs (c) monsoon
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
16. 16.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Kabir. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) asked
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The old banyan tree” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
20. 20.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
22. 22.Which word fits the gap best?
    “May I borrow your eraser?” ___ Farhan. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (b) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (c) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy.
24. 24.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) good (b) fluffy (c) fine
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
30. 30.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) third person (b) first person
31. 31.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) one hot afternoon (c) the highway
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Officer Kaur (b) Dev (c) Riya
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is hungry? (a) Priya was hungry. (b) Priya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (c) Priya folded her arms and glared at her brother.
38. 38.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.

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