Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 609 · 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 written in third person? (a) Tenzin packed his bag for the school trip. (b) I packed my bag for the school trip. (c) We packed our bag for the school trip.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to plant a seed:
   ___, fill a small pot with soil.
   Then, make a hole with your finger.
   Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
   Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The camera went ___ at the party.” (a) oink (b) vroom (c) click
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Watch out for that car! shouted Riya. (b) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Riya. (c) “Watch out for that car” shouted Riya.
7. 7.Which word rhymes with “play”? (a) shell (b) tray (c) dish
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (b) The cupboard grew leaves. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
10. 10.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is angry? (a) Aryan was angry. (b) Aryan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Aryan threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
12. 12.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
14. 14.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Farhan found a shell and kept it in his pocket.” (a) third person (b) first person
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Zoya (b) Imran (c) Mrs Sen
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “After the race, Kabir drank a whole bottle of water.” (a) sprinkled (b) gulped (c) trudged
17. 17.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Sahil (b) Ishaan (c) Mrs Rao
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is tired? (a) Arjun was tired. (b) Arjun dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Tears filled Arjun’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ market buzzed with voices.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) crowded
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Did you know our school has a secret door?
21. 21.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
22. 22.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
23. 23.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Joseph (b) Meera (c) Ananya
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
29. 29.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) characters doing daft things (b) a puzzle to solve (c) a dangerous journey
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 pot is moved into the sunshine (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
31. 31.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ giant snored under the tree.” (a) good (b) grumpy (c) nice
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
34. 34.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
35. 35.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
36. 36.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Fatima grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) bored
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Mum spoke softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) whispered (b) munched (c) wandered
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (b) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
39. 39.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) one quiet Sunday (b) on a festive night (c) one busy morning
40. 40.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) good (b) shimmering (c) nice

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