Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 660 · 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.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A board held up blocks the wind
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
4. 4.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Princess and the Spell (b) Climb to the Clouds (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (b) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
6. 6.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kavya wrapped her gift in shiny paper. (b) Ishaan wrapped his gift in shiny paper. (c) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.
7. 7.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) her grandpa’s flat (b) his hill village (c) the city fair
8. 8.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (c) My story is about a day at school.
9. 9.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Silent Microphone
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    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) careless (b) calm (c) unkind
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Diya. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
13. 13.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) muttered (b) gobbled (c) staggered
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) nice (b) okay (c) rickety
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Practice makes perfect. (c) Believe in yourself.
17. 17.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) hat – well (b) bell – ring (c) bell – well
18. 18.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) Mr Reddy (b) Imran (c) Diya
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) I dropped my ice cream in the mud, sobbed Maria. (b) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud” sobbed Maria. (c) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” sobbed Maria.
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The enormous elephant stomped across the river.” (a) elephant (b) stomped (c) enormous
21. 21.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.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    ___, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
22. 22.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
23. 23.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little calf fell ill and could not play. All the other animals went off to the lake, but a young elephant stayed and fanned the calf with its ears. The calf got well at last. The young elephant learnt that a friend is worth staying for. (a) the young elephant (b) the calf (c) the lion
24. 24.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Farhan packed his bag for the school trip. (b) I packed my bag for the school trip. (c) Arjun packed his bag for the school trip.
25. 25.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) the music school (b) Nani’s orchard (c) the town hall
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
27. 27.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tenzin grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) scared
28. 28.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) What Happened Next and Then After
29. 29.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Little ants march on (b) Waves kiss the warm sand (c) The puddles shine like mirrors
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
31. 31.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “cucumber”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
32. 32.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
33. 33.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
34. 34.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Pooja felt very angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
35. 35.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) a puzzle to solve (c) fairies, giants or dragons
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The icy wind howled all night.” (a) icy (b) howled (c) wind
37. 37.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) boom (b) gentle (c) tall
38. 38.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
39. 39.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet___” giggled Fatima. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
40. 40.Read the story. Which word best describes Rohan?
    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) selfish (b) unkind (c) patient

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