Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 640 · 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 jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) Dadi (b) Rohan (c) Zoya
3. 3.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.” (a) third person (b) first person
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   Every night a strange tapping comes from the empty room. Who is there? (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
6. 6.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
7. 7.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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 Slipped Chain (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Muddy Uniform
8. 8.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) clues to follow (c) magic, spells or wishes
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Come back here, Moti” shouted Fatima. (b) “Come back here, Moti”! shouted Fatima. (c) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Fatima.
10. 10.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Manav (b) Lakshmi (c) Meera
11. 11.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Mr Nair (b) Farhan (c) Yash
12. 12.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Aryan wrapped his gift in shiny paper. (b) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (c) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is sad? (a) Priya gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut. (b) Priya was sad. (c) Tears filled Priya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) A small green shoot came up. (b) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (c) The seed became a bicycle.
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
17. 17.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Das (b) Kabir (c) Rohan
18. 18.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
19. 19.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (b) Nani’s orchard (c) on Pongal morning
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    An elephant’s foot was trapped under a fallen log, and the big animals could not lift it. A tiny woodpecker pecked and pecked until the log split in two. The elephant learnt that even a tiny friend can save the day. (a) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
21. 21.Which word rhymes with “well”? (a) smell (b) mouse (c) car
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (b) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
23. 23.Read the story. Which word best describes Dev?
    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) unkind (b) honest (c) greedy
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Rohan (b) Joseph (c) Grandpa
26. 26.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Ishaan ___ a phone number on his hand.” (a) came (b) scribbled (c) wrote
27. 27.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) its father (b) the little eagle (c) the fox
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
30. 30.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) Did you know our school has a secret door? (c) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond.
31. 31.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on the first day of school (b) her building (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) crackle (c) kind
33. 33.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) It is built higher up with a moat
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
35. 35.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one warm evening (b) one breezy evening (c) on Annual Day
36. 36.What kind of story is this?
    Two friends follow an old map on a long journey across the hills. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
37. 37.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) the cat (b) the zebra (c) the mouse
38. 38.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
39. 39.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Imran packed his bag for the school trip.” (a) first person (b) third person
40. 40.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) The Runaway Goat (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Sandcastle

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