Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 685 · 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 is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) Nani’s orchard (b) the village square (c) the music school
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
5. 5.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Uncle Jacob (b) Fatima (c) Maria
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) booming
8. 8.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Forgotten Homework
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
10. 10.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) the river (b) the horse (c) the two monkeys
11. 11.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) bored (b) tired (c) angry
12. 12.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
13. 13.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) good (b) okay (c) rough
14. 14.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Saanvi (b) Ananya (c) Farhan
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir stamped his foot and slammed the door.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) hungry
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Greed can make you lose everything.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Cuckoo’s Song
18. 18.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) a puzzle to solve
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) ran (b) made (c) raced
20. 20.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Look right, left and right again.
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) okay (b) icy (c) fine
22. 22.What makes the sound “knock”? (a) a motorbike (b) pakoras in hot oil (c) a visitor at the door
23. 23.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a splash.” (a) pool (b) children (c) splash
24. 24.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is sad? (a) Nisha was sad. (b) Nisha’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Nisha licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The microphone stops working before her song (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
26. 26.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) gentle (b) chair (c) crackle
27. 27.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) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Flat Tyre (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Sandcastle
30. 30.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) happy (b) hungry (c) cold
31. 31.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) an evil spell to break (b) brave escapes from danger (c) clues to follow
32. 32.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is happy? (a) Maria was happy. (b) Maria’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again. (c) Maria hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
34. 34.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
35. 35.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) hungry (b) tired (c) bored
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
37. 37.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Dev (b) Imran (c) Ms Fernandes
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell

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