Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 647 · 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 word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) grass (b) feathery (c) tickled
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Dry Well
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Steam puffed out of the spout. (b) Snow fell out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) pencil (c) buzz
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Yash?
    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. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) helpful (b) unkind (c) selfish
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) Many hands make light work. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I miss my grandma so much___” sobbed Manav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
13. 13.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her flat in Pune (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) on her birthday morning
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “Grandpa walked through the park after dinner.” (a) strolled (b) stared (c) scribbled
15. 15.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The moon, round and white (b) A tiny snail climbs the wall (c) Little ants march on
16. 16.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Ananya (b) Farhan (c) Simran
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
18. 18.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
19. 19.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one busy morning (b) The village well has dried up (c) the wedding hall
20. 20.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Pooja is bored? (a) Pooja was bored. (b) Pooja drummed her fingers and stared at the clock. (c) Pooja’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again.
21. 21.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) the lion (b) the hen (c) the rooster
22. 22.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Lost Yak (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) The Cookie Stall
23. 23.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Who would steal a whole bus?
24. 24.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) exploring wild places (c) jokes that make you laugh
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) peacock (b) spread (c) shimmering
26. 26.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
27. 27.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Ripe mangoes fall from the tree” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) after the lunch bell (b) on Pongal morning (c) on a long car trip
30. 30.Read the story. Which word best describes Lakshmi?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) wise (b) greedy (c) lazy
31. 31.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) crunch (b) happy (c) tall
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) spoke (b) muttered (c) did
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is sad? (a) Priya stamped her foot and slammed the door. (b) Priya was sad. (c) Priya sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing.
36. 36.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    ___, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
38. 38.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school garden (b) the bakery (c) the village pond
39. 39.What kind of story is this?
    The prize cake disappears, and the only clue is a trail of crumbs. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
40. 40.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The oranges fell out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) trudged (b) tumbled (c) sobbed

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