Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 639 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Help, the boat is sinking” shouted Simran. (b) “Help, the boat is sinking!” shouted Simran. (c) Help, the boat is sinking! shouted Simran.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
4. 4.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A mouse nibbled through a net to free a trapped pigeon. A month later the mouse fell into a well, and the pigeon dropped a long vine for it to climb. The mouse learnt that when you help others, they help you too. (a) the mouse (b) the pigeon (c) the owl
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   Mountain climbers race to reach the top before the snow storm. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
6. 6.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
7. 7.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Joseph. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
8. 8.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
10. 10.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Silent Microphone (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
12. 12.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
15. 15.Read the story. Which word best describes Tanmay?
    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) careless (b) grateful (c) unkind
16. 16.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) teacher (c) splash
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
18. 18.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aryan gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.” (a) telling (b) showing
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) puppy (b) naughty (c) chewed
21. 21.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little calf fell ill and could not play. All the other animals went off to the lake, but a young elephant stayed and fanned the calf with its ears. The calf got well at last. The young elephant learnt that a friend is worth staying for. (a) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A train is three hours late (b) the city fair (c) one misty dawn
23. 23.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) Kabir (b) Vihaan (c) Officer Kaur
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
26. 26.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
27. 27.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) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) vroom (c) garden
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
32. 32.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    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) selfish (b) careless (c) calm
33. 33.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
34. 34.Read the story. Which word best describes Tara?
    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) patient (b) greedy (c) unkind
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
40. 40.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) strolled (b) scrubbed (c) munched

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