Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 61 · 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.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the bakery (b) the city fair (c) the muddy lane
2. 2.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) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
3. 3.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Ishaan shared his umbrella with a friend.” (a) third person (b) first person
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
5. 5.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We opened our lunch box and smiled. (b) Aarav opened his lunch box and smiled. (c) I opened my lunch box and smiled.
6. 6.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
   “The mouse ate the corner of the cheese.” (a) nibbled (b) strolled (c) crept
7. 7.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Stop that runaway goat___” shouted Saanvi. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
8. 8.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) night – fish (b) dish – fish (c) dish – bold
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The patchwork quilt covered the bed.” (a) patchwork (b) covered (c) quilt
11. 11.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) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never pause, not even once.
13. 13.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where did you put my blue pencil?” asked Imran. (b) Where did you put my blue pencil? asked Imran. (c) “Where did you put my blue pencil” asked Imran.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) the rabbit (b) the squirrel (c) the frog
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) polished (b) squeaked (c) floor
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Hee hee, stop tickling me, giggled Manav. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me” giggled Manav. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Manav.
25. 25.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I decorated my cake with cherries.” (a) first person (b) third person
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (c) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day.
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) walked (b) had (c) tiptoed
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) This Is My Story (c) The Forgotten Homework
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
33. 33.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young kingfisher dived at every ripple and caught nothing. Its mother sat still on a branch and waited until a fish swam close. The young kingfisher learnt to wait, and soon caught a fish too. (a) its mother (b) the young kingfisher (c) the tiger
34. 34.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Ananya (b) Tanvi (c) Arjun
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Shy Singer
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud___” sobbed Nisha. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
37. 37.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “A cat on the wall” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
38. 38.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Zoya (b) Diya (c) Pema
39. 39.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The dry logs crackle in the campfire.” (a) logs (b) crackle (c) dry
40. 40.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Ten Giggling Goats (b) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (c) Who Took the Trophy?

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