Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 645 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
3. 3.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Ishaan. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away.
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) hoot (b) teacher (c) river
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which word rhymes with “mat”? (a) red (b) bell (c) cat
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The foaming river rushed over the rocks.” (a) rushed (b) foaming (c) river
10. 10.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) Rohan (c) Dev
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hens locked the gate themselves. (b) The hen house flew away. (c) The hens wandered out into the yard.
12. 12.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
13. 13.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Imran was scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “After the race, Kabir drank a whole bottle of water.” (a) tossed (b) sprinkled (c) gulped
15. 15.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “watermelon”? (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The leaves turned brown and dry. (b) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch.
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie.
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    ___, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “A butterfly ___ from flower to flower.” (a) flew (b) fluttered (c) had
25. 25.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A train is three hours late (c) She is too shy to sing in front of others
26. 26.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
27. 27.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) the boy (b) the bat (c) the camel
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
31. 31.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) fine (b) puffy (c) okay
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who painted this lovely picture”? asked Zoya. (b) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Zoya. (c) “Who painted this lovely picture” asked Zoya.
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “Tara looked into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) clutched (b) peered (c) muttered
35. 35.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The moon, round and white” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
36. 36.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (b) Climb to the Clouds (c) Who Took the Trophy?
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sahil rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) cold (b) hungry (c) sad
38. 38.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Slipped Chain
39. 39.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.

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