Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 601 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   Two cousins explore a deep cave and must escape before the tide comes in. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
2. 2.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced.
3. 3.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the shopkeeper (b) the tiger (c) the monkey
4. 4.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
6. 6.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I helped my father wash the car. (b) Neel helped his father wash the car. (c) We helped our father wash the car.
7. 7.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Rain taps on the roof” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
8. 8.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (c) Who left giant footprints on our roof?
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
11. 11.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) sad (b) tired (c) hungry
12. 12.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Kabir. (b) Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock, giggled Kabir. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock”, giggled Kabir.
13. 13.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Rohan (b) Arjun (c) Vihaan
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sour lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) lemon (b) sour (c) pull
15. 15.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Ishaan watered his tulsi plant every morning.” (a) third person (b) first person
16. 16.What kind of story is this?
    The laddoos keep vanishing from the kitchen, and nobody knows who is taking them. (a) mystery story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.Which strong verb means “ate very fast and greedily”? (a) dashed (b) hurled (c) gobbled
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) the two monkeys (b) the river (c) the zebra
20. 20.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Flat Tyre (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
21. 21.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
22. 22.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic.
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
27. 27.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Upside-Down Grandpa (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) Rafting Down the Wild River
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) lake (b) reflected (c) glassy
29. 29.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) The Flat Tyre (c) This Is My Story
30. 30.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I painted my room a bright yellow. (b) We painted our room a bright yellow. (c) Rohan painted his room a bright yellow.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
32. 32.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
33. 33.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
34. 34.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Yash fed his goldfish before school.” (a) third person (b) first person
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) squishy (b) nice (c) good
36. 36.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
38. 38.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A kitten never washed its paws before eating. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache, and the owl doctor gave it bitter medicine. When it got better, the kitten learnt to wash its paws before every meal. (a) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kite danced in the sky.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) colourful
40. 40.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Dev’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) telling (b) showing

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