Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 684 · 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. How is the problem solved?
   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) The box is found under the last seat (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) one quiet Sunday (b) in the dry season (c) one breezy evening
4. 4.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) Shadows in the Dark
5. 5.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) The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
6. 6.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a clay pot:
   First, knead the clay until it is soft.
   Then, roll it into a ball.
   ___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
   Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, the exam has begun,” ___ Aarav. (a) whispered (b) asked (c) shouted
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Late Train (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Snake in the Shed
11. 11.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the village pond (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) one Monday morning
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie.
13. 13.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Tara tied her shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) first person (b) third person
14. 14.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) on the first day of school (b) one spring morning (c) during the Christmas holidays
15. 15.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) giggled (b) crept (c) munched
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
18. 18.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
19. 19.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) Aryan fed his goldfish before school. (c) Riya fed her goldfish before school.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
22. 22.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) The Lucky Marble (b) The Runaway Goat (c) The Fallen Sparrow
23. 23.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) blazed (b) sipped (c) slammed
24. 24.Read the story. Which word best describes Meera?
    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) greedy (b) generous (c) rude
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle became brand new. (b) The chain became rusty. (c) The bicycle learnt to swim.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Sid (b) Aditi (c) Aryan
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (b) The sky grew dark, and stars came out. (c) The sun rose again at once.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stress the important words.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
32. 32.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Ishaan. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) good (b) okay (c) rickety
34. 34.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Snow fell out of the spout. (b) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (c) Steam puffed out of the spout.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
37. 37.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kite”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.

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