Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 671 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   Three friends trek through a thick jungle to reach a hidden waterfall. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
2. 2.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The camera went ___ at the party.” (a) knock (b) woof (c) click
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
5. 5.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (b) Tara lit her diya on Diwali night. (c) Dev lit his diya on Diwali night.
6. 6.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We brushed our teeth and went to bed. (b) Meera brushed her teeth and went to bed. (c) I brushed my teeth and went to bed.
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “A tear rolled slowly down Riya’s cheek.” (a) scared (b) bored (c) sad
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Burping Buffalo (b) Climb to the Clouds (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
9. 9.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Manav lost his pencil box on the bus. (b) I lost my pencil box on the bus. (c) We lost our pencil box on the bus.
14. 14.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “mango”? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1
15. 15.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The village well has dried up
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 washroom (b) the science fair (c) her building
18. 18.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
19. 19.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “A butterfly flew from flower to flower.” (a) fluttered (b) giggled (c) crept
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) the kid (b) the frog (c) the mother goat
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) her flat in Pune (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
23. 23.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The camera went click at the party.” (a) party (b) click (c) camera
24. 24.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Dev. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
25. 25.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
26. 26.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Priya shared her umbrella with a friend. (b) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (c) Riya shared her umbrella with a friend.
27. 27.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Spelling Bee (b) This Is My Story (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
29. 29.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) They put on the spare tyre together
30. 30.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
31. 31.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Tenzin decorated his cake with cherries. (b) Dev decorated his cake with cherries. (c) I decorated my cake with cherries.
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    ___, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.Which word rhymes with “cat”? (a) mat (b) bee (c) float
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
35. 35.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) croak (c) table
36. 36.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one breezy evening (b) early one Saturday (c) one spring afternoon
37. 37.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
38. 38.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Tenzin (b) Priya (c) Bholu
39. 39.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) exploring wild places (c) a magic object
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.

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