Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 641 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   The cook mixes up sugar and salt, and the guests pull silly faces. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Shh, we are in the library___” whispered Priya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) on a festive night (b) one Sunday evening (c) on Annual Day
5. 5.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground.
7. 7.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) Rohan (b) Arjun (c) Mr Das
8. 8.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Neel (b) Farhan (c) Kabir
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to pack a school bag:
   First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
   Then, find the books for each class.
   ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
   Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
10. 10.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a festive night (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) the sports ground
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    ___, 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) First (c) Finally
12. 12.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
13. 13.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) A Puppy in the Storm
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
15. 15.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Manav shared his umbrella with a friend.” (a) first person (b) third person
16. 16.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cleaned my shoes for the parade.” (a) third person (b) first person
17. 17.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
18. 18.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Pooja (b) Aunt Lata (c) Ananya
19. 19.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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 (b) one foggy morning (c) on her birthday morning
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
22. 22.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Drop it in the post box.
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    ___, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav raised his hand. (b) Manav hid under his desk. (c) Manav’s hand answered for him.
26. 26.What kind of story is this?
    The prize cake disappears, and the only clue is a trail of crumbs. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
27. 27.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
29. 29.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) A board held up blocks the wind
30. 30.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Wishing Well of Gold (b) Ten Giggling Goats (c) The Cave Explorers
31. 31.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) silly mix-ups (c) a magic object
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
34. 34.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) Kavya (b) Neel (c) Pixie
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Help, the boat is sinking___” shouted Kavya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
36. 36.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (b) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
37. 37.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 carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
38. 38.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) rude (b) honest (c) lazy
39. 39.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.

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