Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 692 · 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 feeling does this sentence show?
   “Nisha kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) bored (b) happy (c) cold
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Arjun. (b) Hee hee, stop tickling me, giggled Arjun. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Arjun.
3. 3.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Dadi (b) Simran (c) Pooja
4. 4.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Who left giant footprints on our roof? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
6. 6.Read the story. When does it take place?
   On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) on a crowded evening (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) one stormy night
7. 7.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Do not waste what you have.
8. 8.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) The Story About the Thing (c) The Blue Lake
9. 9.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) Kabir fed his goldfish before school. (c) Riya fed her goldfish before school.
10. 10.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) his rooftop (c) on Sports Day
11. 11.Which strong verb means “shut hard and loudly”? (a) gobbled (b) slammed (c) leapt
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrote a letter to my grandmother.” (a) first person (b) third person
13. 13.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
14. 14.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Appa (b) Zoya (c) Arjun
15. 15.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Who Took the Trophy? (b) Stranded on Storm Island (c) The Detective Dog
16. 16.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) clues to follow (c) exploring wild places
17. 17.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
19. 19.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Neel climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (b) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (c) Zoya climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets.
20. 20.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
21. 21.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Saanvi sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) showing (b) telling
22. 22.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Lakshmi (b) Saanvi (c) Kavya
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (b) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
24. 24.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) We fed our goldfish before school. (c) Tenzin fed his goldfish before school.
25. 25.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is happy? (a) Tenzin was happy. (b) Tenzin gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut. (c) Tenzin beamed and hugged everyone in sight.
26. 26.Read the story. When 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) one bright morning (b) in the dry season (c) one stormy night
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Little Eagle
30. 30.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Bholu (b) Sahil (c) Priya
31. 31.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Ravi drank his lassi with a ___.” (a) neigh (b) slurp (c) click
32. 32.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) lion (b) dozed (c) sleepy
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
34. 34.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) Keep your promises. (b) Do not waste what you have. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
35. 35.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A puppy cannot find its owner
36. 36.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 Mango Mystery (b) The Lucky Marble (c) Every Drop Counts
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    ___, press the button to click the photo. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
38. 38.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
39. 39.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
40. 40.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Lost Yak (c) The Muddy Uniform

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