Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 68 · 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 start of the story. What happens next?
   One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
2. 2.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) unkind (b) calm (c) careless
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) raced (b) ran (c) got
6. 6.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
7. 7.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
8. 8.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) the sports ground (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the backwaters
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ quilt covered the bed.” (a) patchwork (b) okay (c) good
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
11. 11.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Manav heard his name on the loudspeaker. (b) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (c) Kabir heard his name on the loudspeaker.
12. 12.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Stars blink one by one” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
13. 13.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) a ridiculous situation (c) a dangerous journey
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Mum spoke softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) raced (b) whispered (c) strolled
17. 17.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it time for lunch yet___” asked Sneha. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
18. 18.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The little lamb gave a soft baa.” (a) soft (b) baa (c) lamb
19. 19.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
20. 20.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
21. 21.Which word rhymes with “sea”? (a) tell (b) tree (c) day
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
23. 23.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who painted this lovely picture” asked Joseph. (b) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Joseph. (c) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Joseph.
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
27. 27.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Bear’s Promise
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
30. 30.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Story About the Thing (c) A Day When Something Happened
32. 32.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Farhan brushed his teeth and went to bed. (b) I brushed my teeth and went to bed. (c) Rohan brushed his teeth and went to bed.
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
34. 34.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Tara (b) Manav (c) Mrs Sen
35. 35.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Runaway Goat (c) The Dry Well
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “That joke is so funny” giggled Aisha. (b) “That joke is so funny,” giggled Aisha. (c) That joke is so funny, giggled Aisha.
38. 38.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
39. 39.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Saanvi (b) Simran (c) Joseph
40. 40.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) brave escapes from danger (c) jokes that make you laugh

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