Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 689 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to brush your teeth:
   ___, wet your toothbrush.
   Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
   Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
   Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The traffic light turned green. (a) All the cars stopped and switched off. (b) The cars began to move forward. (c) The traffic light walked away.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) blooming
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Rooster Who Bragged (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
7. 7.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) The Mango Mystery (b) Lost at the Fair (c) A Puppy in the Storm
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Nisha decorated her cake with cherries.” (a) first person (b) third person
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) okay (b) good (c) golden
11. 11.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The kite string tugs at my hand (b) A frog on a leaf (c) The lazy cow chews and chews
12. 12.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is bored? (a) Riya shivered and stamped her feet in the snow. (b) Riya was bored. (c) Riya counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Vihaan (b) Aryan (c) Ms Gill
15. 15.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) one foggy morning (b) one breezy evening (c) one hot afternoon
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Slipped Chain
18. 18.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I brushed my teeth and went to bed. (b) We brushed our teeth and went to bed. (c) Saanvi brushed her teeth and went to bed.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
20. 20.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the snail (b) the beetle (c) the lion
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
22. 22.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Moti (b) Vihaan (c) Yash
23. 23.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) lion (b) mighty (c) roar
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
25. 25.What makes the sound “knock”? (a) raindrops (b) a motorbike (c) a visitor at the door
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
27. 27.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) filled (b) mangoes (c) juicy
28. 28.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Spelling Bee (c) Some Things That Happened
29. 29.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I lost my pencil box on the bus.” (a) third person (b) first person
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stress the important words.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
33. 33.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) a magic object (c) a ridiculous situation
34. 34.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) made (b) tiptoed (c) walked
35. 35.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Sneha (b) Omkar (c) Pixie
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) Do not make fun of others. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
40. 40.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Zubin (b) Kiara (c) Simran

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