Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 602 · 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 opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa.
2. 2.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake,” ___ Rohan. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
5. 5.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Peacocks spread their tails (b) Hot pakoras on a plate (c) The baby laughs at the moon
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is scared? (a) Aisha drummed her fingers and stared at the clock. (b) Aisha gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut. (c) Aisha was scared.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) This Is My Story (c) The Silent Microphone
10. 10.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
11. 11.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
12. 12.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who would steal a whole bus? (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The crispy dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) crispy (b) crackled (c) dosa
14. 14.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 wedding hall (b) a tall building (c) the railway station
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not show off.” (a) The Hasty Squirrel (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) The Ungrateful Camel
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Maria. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Maria. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Maria.
20. 20.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Did you know our school has a secret door? (b) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stress the important words.
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rude buffalo pushed past everyone at the waterhole. A polite parrot said please and thank you to all the animals. Soon everyone played with the parrot. Left all alone, the buffalo learnt to be polite. (a) Good manners win friends. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    ___, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
25. 25.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Help, the boat is sinking!” ___ Aarav. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
26. 26.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) buzz (b) green (c) teacher
27. 27.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) the school bus (b) the town hall (c) Nani’s orchard
28. 28.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock___” giggled Sahil. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
31. 31.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Sahil wrote a letter to his grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
32. 32.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The grumpy giant snored under the tree.” (a) grumpy (b) snored (c) giant
33. 33.What kind of story is this?
    A magic seed grows a ladder of flowers up to the fairy kingdom. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) went (b) spoke (c) muttered
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
37. 37.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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! (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
40. 40.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Cookie Stall (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff

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