Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 667 · 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 story. Where does it take place?
   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 flat in Pune (b) the wedding hall (c) the front step
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (b) Snow fell out of the spout. (c) Steam puffed out of the spout.
3. 3.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) the fox (b) the cat (c) the mynah
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose___” giggled Pooja. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
5. 5.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on bake sale day (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) the school library
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
8. 8.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Runaway Goat (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) A Day When Something Happened
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Diya (b) Omkar (c) Pixie
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.” (a) first person (b) third person
12. 12.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We decorated our cake with cherries. (b) Ishaan decorated his cake with cherries. (c) I decorated my cake with cherries.
13. 13.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I hid my diary under the pillow. (b) Kavya hid her diary under the pillow. (c) We hid our diary under the pillow.
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “That joke is so funny”, giggled Kabir. (b) “That joke is so funny,” giggled Kabir. (c) That joke is so funny, giggled Kabir.
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kavya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) happy (b) sad (c) scared
16. 16.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
17. 17.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) characters doing daft things (c) a detective or suspects
18. 18.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Meera tied her shoelaces and ran outside. (b) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Saanvi tied her shoelaces and ran outside.
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside. (b) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Saanvi tied her shoelaces and ran outside.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
21. 21.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
22. 22.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A bean seed does not sprout (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The torn page is mended with tape
23. 23.Read the story. Which word best describes Rahul?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) unkind (b) lazy (c) creative
24. 24.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Why is the sky blue?” ___ Fatima. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
25. 25.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school garden (b) the hill road (c) her grandpa’s flat
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It began to melt and drip. (c) It froze harder and harder.
27. 27.Read the story. Which word best describes Omkar?
    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) lazy (b) rude (c) gentle
28. 28.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a detective or suspects (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) characters doing daft things
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    ___, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
30. 30.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Manav’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) showing (b) telling
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Silent Microphone
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “pencil”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
34. 34.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) on Craft Day (b) on a crowded evening (c) early one Saturday
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ grass tickled my feet.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) feathery
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Stop that runaway goat___” shouted Pooja. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
37. 37.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Your silly face makes me laugh,” ___ Imran. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
38. 38.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Who Took the Trophy? (b) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.

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