Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 67 · 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.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a crowded evening (b) a tall building (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the snail (b) the beetle (c) the tiger
3. 3.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
4. 4.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) The Snake in the Shed (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
5. 5.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one bright morning (b) on Craft Day (c) one Sunday evening
6. 6.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The Flat Tyre (b) The Lost Yak (c) Lost at the Fair
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) How many stars are in the sky? asked Aarav. (b) “How many stars are in the sky”? asked Aarav. (c) “How many stars are in the sky?” asked Aarav.
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
10. 10.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Do not show off. (c) Be happy with what you have.
12. 12.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school bus (b) the beach (c) the science fair
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is bored? (a) Aisha was bored. (b) Aisha counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Aisha rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers.
14. 14.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) Nani’s orchard (b) the art room (c) the garden shed
15. 15.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Kabir rode his new bicycle round the block.” (a) third person (b) first person
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Do not show off.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ giant snored under the tree.” (a) fine (b) grumpy (c) good
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The creaky stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) creaky (b) stairs (c) groaned
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Saanvi?
    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) rude (b) helpful (c) lazy
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
21. 21.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) a magic object (c) a dangerous journey
22. 22.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The wind went whoosh through the trees.” (a) trees (b) wind (c) whoosh
23. 23.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 lane in Kochi (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) the village pond
24. 24.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
25. 25.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
26. 26.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) whoosh (b) river (c) happy
27. 27.Which word rhymes with “run”? (a) kite (b) bake (c) bun
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) crackle (c) slowly
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toaster ate the bread. (c) The toast popped up warm and brown.
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” ___ Aryan. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
31. 31.Which word rhymes with “bell”? (a) hat (b) tell (c) day
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
33. 33.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The shoes are swapped back
34. 34.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) on Annual Day (b) on competition day (c) on her birthday morning
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (b) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) tell – well (b) tell – run (c) red – well
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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