Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 604 · 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 sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Saanvi. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Saanvi. (c) Ha ha, you have milk on your nose, giggled Saanvi.
2. 2.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Ishaan wrapped his gift in shiny paper.” (a) first person (b) third person
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The striped snake slid under the rock.” (a) slid (b) snake (c) striped
4. 4.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “garden”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced.
6. 6.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
7. 7.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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is happy? (a) Zoya was happy. (b) Zoya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (c) Zoya beamed and hugged everyone in sight.
9. 9.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Whose Puppy? (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Lost Earring
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ant carried a crumb.” (a) tiny (b) nice (c) okay
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
12. 12.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) the science fair (b) the railway station (c) the sports ground
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) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) tossed (b) scribbled (c) tiptoed
15. 15.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Rohan tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (b) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Diya tied her shoelaces and ran outside.
16. 16.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) one foggy morning (b) on bake sale day (c) one sunny morning
17. 17.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) A Friend at Lunch
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rusty bus rattled down the road.” (a) rusty (b) rattled (c) bus
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
24. 24.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) the young cuckoo (b) the zebra (c) the other birds
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ owl hooted from the branch.” (a) fine (b) speckled (c) okay
26. 26.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Annual Day (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) her balcony
27. 27.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Manav (b) Mr Reddy (c) Saanvi
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav’s hand answered for him. (b) Manav raised his hand. (c) Manav hid under his desk.
29. 29.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ grass tickled my feet.” (a) fine (b) feathery (c) nice
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
31. 31.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Who left giant footprints on our roof?
32. 32.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) looked (b) did (c) peered
33. 33.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) sleek (b) zoomed (c) car
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (b) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (c) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow.
36. 36.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Kabir. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
38. 38.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) on Science Day (b) one summer holiday (c) on a busy Monday
39. 39.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) his hill village (b) the school gate (c) the town hall
40. 40.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) Tenzin (b) Fatima (c) Pema

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