Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 669 · 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?
   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) the railway station (b) the colony park (c) her flat in Pune
2. 2.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
4. 4.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A monkey found the bananas a shopkeeper had thrown out and ate twenty at once. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache and could not climb for a whole day. The monkey learnt that too much of a good thing is bad. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (b) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
6. 6.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
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (b) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
9. 9.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Lost Yak (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Mango Mystery
10. 10.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I miss my grandma so much___” sobbed Pooja. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
11. 11.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) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) burned (b) blazed (c) had
13. 13.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Help others and they will help you.
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
    “Meera ran to the bus stop before it left.” (a) dashed (b) stared (c) munched
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) the snake (b) the mouse (c) the cat
16. 16.What kind of story is this?
    A boy paddles a canoe through crocodile swamps to reach his village. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Do not show off. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Practice makes perfect.
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ market buzzed with voices.” (a) crowded (b) fine (c) good
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ishaan was really cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
20. 20.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The lazy cow chews and chews (b) Monsoon clouds roll in (c) A tiny snail climbs the wall
21. 21.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
22. 22.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I miss my grandma so much___” sobbed Fatima. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
23. 23.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Footprints in the Flour (b) The Cave Explorers (c) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gloomy cave echoed with our voices.” (a) gloomy (b) echoed (c) cave
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) trudged (b) plunged (c) hurled
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) stale (b) nice (c) okay
29. 29.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Seven Magic Wishes (b) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (c) Footprints in the Flour
30. 30.Read the story. Which word best describes Neel?
    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) rude (b) lazy (c) calm
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
32. 32.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Flat Tyre (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) Every Drop Counts
33. 33.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sneha was scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
35. 35.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) a tall building (b) his classroom (c) his rooftop
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Lazy Bullock (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
38. 38.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
39. 39.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrote a letter to our grandmother. (b) I wrote a letter to my grandmother. (c) Simran wrote a letter to her grandmother.
40. 40.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Snake in the Shed

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