Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 649 · 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 opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (c) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook.
2. 2.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The balloon burst with a pop.” (a) burst (b) balloon (c) pop
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (b) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
4. 4.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Ananya brushed her teeth and went to bed.” (a) third person (b) first person
5. 5.Which word rhymes with “look”? (a) star (b) took (c) lake
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cook rice:
   First, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   ___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
   Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wash your hands:
   First, wet your hands under the tap.
   ___, rub soap all over them.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
9. 9.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) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere.
10. 10.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) ate (b) got (c) munched
11. 11.What makes the sound “drip”? (a) the wind (b) a leaking tap (c) a frog
12. 12.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his rooftop (b) the school gate (c) Nani’s orchard
13. 13.Read the story. Which word best describes Advik?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) unkind (b) rude (c) kind
14. 14.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The frogs croak all night in the monsoon.” (a) frogs (b) monsoon (c) croak
15. 15.Which word rhymes with “bat”? (a) fly (b) hat (c) boat
16. 16.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Vihaan (b) Tanvi (c) Tara
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My kite is torn to pieces” sobbed Manav. (b) “My kite is torn to pieces,” sobbed Manav. (c) “My kite is torn to pieces”, sobbed Manav.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. (b) Her train was three hours late. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Ishaan. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Ishaan. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Ishaan.
21. 21.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The thunder went boom over the hills.” (a) boom (b) thunder (c) hills
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
24. 24.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 Friend at Lunch (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Ball in the Pond
25. 25.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Help, the boat is sinking!” ___ Neel. (a) shouted (b) giggled (c) whispered
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) She is too shy to sing in front of others (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
27. 27.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) Have you ever met a goat that could read? (c) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet.
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which word rhymes with “well”? (a) note (b) spoon (c) bell
31. 31.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
32. 32.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Aisha (b) Mr Reddy (c) Aryan
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
34. 34.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) chain – guitar (b) chain – rain (c) hat – rain
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Little Eagle
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ananya (b) Joseph (c) Aarav
37. 37.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Imran (b) Farhan (c) Mr Reddy
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.

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