Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 679 · 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.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “That joke is so funny___” giggled Kabir. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
4. 4.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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 carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
5. 5.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “My sandcastle got washed away___” sobbed Fatima. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
6. 6.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
7. 7.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
9. 9.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
10. 10.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) Some Things That Happened
11. 11.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
13. 13.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Who left giant footprints on our roof? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
14. 14.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is happy? (a) Aryan gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut. (b) Aryan was happy. (c) Aryan hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
15. 15.Read the story. Which word best describes Meher?
    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) rude (b) brave (c) selfish
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
17. 17.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Imran was happy.” (a) telling (b) showing
18. 18.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Rain taps on the roof” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
19. 19.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) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The village well has dried up (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) zoomed (b) sleek (c) car
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
23. 23.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I decorated my cake with cherries.” (a) first person (b) third person
24. 24.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (b) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (b) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
29. 29.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the vegetable market (b) the bakery (c) the science fair
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Have you ever met a goat that could read? (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
32. 32.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aarav rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) bored
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is tired? (a) Ishaan sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing. (b) Ishaan was tired. (c) Ishaan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.
34. 34.What makes the sound “pop”? (a) a bee (b) a horse (c) a balloon
35. 35.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Simran (b) Sneha (c) Meera
36. 36.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Broken Swing (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) Every Drop Counts
37. 37.What makes the sound “boom”? (a) a duck (b) thunder (c) an owl
38. 38.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Kabir (b) Grandpa (c) Manav
39. 39.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Imran opened his lunch box and smiled.” (a) first person (b) third person
40. 40.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) his hill village (c) one quiet Sunday

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