Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 624 · 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 this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk froze solid. (b) The milk turned into tea leaves. (c) Soon the milk began to boil.
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) The Windy Rangoli (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Missing Tiffin
3. 3.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I decorated my cake with cherries. (b) Joseph decorated his cake with cherries. (c) We decorated our cake with cherries.
4. 4.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Have you ever met a goat that could read? (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
5. 5.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Homework is left at home
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to brush your teeth:
   First, wet your toothbrush.
   Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
   Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
   ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
7. 7.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Sahil shared his umbrella with a friend. (b) Dev shared his umbrella with a friend. (c) I shared my umbrella with a friend.
8. 8.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Aarav gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.” (a) showing (b) telling
9. 9.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) grabbed (b) sprinkled (c) trudged
10. 10.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A kitten never washed its paws before eating. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache, and the owl doctor gave it bitter medicine. When it got better, the kitten learnt to wash its paws before every meal. (a) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
12. 12.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Manav could barely keep his eyes open at dinner.” (a) bored (b) tired (c) cold
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
15. 15.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) Tanvi (b) Arjun (c) Pooja
16. 16.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tree”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
17. 17.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Flat Tyre (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
19. 19.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
20. 20.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.” (a) first person (b) third person
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
23. 23.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Diya rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers.” (a) bored (b) cold (c) sad
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya!
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Yash felt very angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hen house flew away. (b) The hens locked the gate themselves. (c) The hens wandered out into the yard.
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
28. 28.Read the story. Which word best describes Ayaan?
    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) lazy (b) rude (c) sensible
29. 29.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Farhan. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (b) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil___” asked Aisha. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (b) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (b) The water climbed back into the jug. (c) The water spilled over the top.
35. 35.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) a puzzle to solve (c) silly mix-ups
36. 36.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) squishy (b) nice (c) good
39. 39.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The stale bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) stale (b) crumbled (c) bread
40. 40.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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Good manners win friends.

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