Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 687 · 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. Which sentence shows the problem?
   One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (b) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (c) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat.
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
3. 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
5. 5.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) clues to follow (b) a dangerous journey (c) fairies, giants or dragons
6. 6.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
7. 7.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The ducks ___ noisily near the pond.” (a) quack (b) pitter-patter (c) croak
8. 8.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) Some Things That Happened (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) My story is about a day at school.
10. 10.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We fed our goldfish before school. (b) I fed my goldfish before school. (c) Saanvi fed her goldfish before school.
11. 11.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
12. 12.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is cold? (a) Zoya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (b) Zoya shivered and stamped her feet in the snow. (c) Zoya was cold.
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    ___, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
15. 15.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cleaned my shoes for the parade.” (a) third person (b) first person
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) A long snake was curled up near the door. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The baby slept like a log.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
19. 19.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
20. 20.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) swish – brain (b) swish – wish (c) bright – wish
21. 21.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Slipped Chain (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
22. 22.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) thud (c) slowly
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    ___, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
26. 26.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) on a Wednesday evening (b) one spring afternoon (c) on competition day
27. 27.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) the jackal (b) the bat (c) the little goat
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
29. 29.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tiger”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Did you know our school has a secret door?
31. 31.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
32. 32.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Kavya (b) Anjali (c) Appa
33. 33.Read the story. What is the problem 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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A bean seed does not sprout (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Slipped Chain (c) This Is My Story
35. 35.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aarav wrote a letter to his grandmother.” (a) first person (b) third person
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time does the train leave___” asked Tenzin. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
37. 37.Read the story. Which word best describes Rahul?
    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) creative (b) careless (c) greedy
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Keep your promises.
40. 40.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Leaky Boat (b) The Slipped Chain (c) A Puppy in the Storm

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