Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 619 · 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 word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The creaky stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) stairs (b) creaky (c) groaned
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
5. 5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake,” whispered Joseph. (b) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake” whispered Joseph. (c) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake”, whispered Joseph.
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Fatima?
   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) careless (b) lazy (c) cheerful
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Arjun laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) happy (b) hungry (c) bored
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Dry Well
11. 11.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) brave escapes from danger (c) silly mix-ups
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
13. 13.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The dry leaves whisper (b) The moon, round and white (c) Hot pakoras on a plate
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
15. 15.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) Officer Kaur (b) Vihaan (c) Yash
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “The eagle flew above the hills.” (a) sprinkled (b) soared (c) trudged
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) the washroom (b) the back yard (c) the railway station
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) thunder (b) booming (c) shook
19. 19.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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
20. 20.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (b) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Neel rode his new bicycle round the block. (b) We rode our new bicycle round the block. (c) I rode my new bicycle round the block.
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Diya ___ her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) clutched (b) held (c) went
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
26. 26.What kind of story is this?
    A dragon guards a magic lamp that grants wishes. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
27. 27.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
28. 28.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) a detective or suspects (c) magic, spells or wishes
29. 29.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We lit our diya on Diwali night. (b) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (c) Priya lit her diya on Diwali night.
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Come back here, Moti!” ___ Pooja. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
31. 31.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) crackle (b) teacher (c) slowly
32. 32.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Every Drop Counts (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) Lost at the Fair
33. 33.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
    “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) gobbled (b) slammed (c) hurled
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) pond (c) had
35. 35.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Farhan’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) scared
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) naughty (b) chewed (c) puppy
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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