Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 695 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The microwave gave a beep when the milk was hot.” (a) microwave (b) milk (c) beep
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
5. 5.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
   “The eagle flew above the hills.” (a) strolled (b) soared (c) shouted
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Manav’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) angry (b) hungry (c) scared
8. 8.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) on the first day of school (b) one bright morning (c) on a hot summer night
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 railway station (b) the school gate (c) the school hall
11. 11.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
12. 12.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 Seed That Would Not Grow (c) A Puppy in the Storm
13. 13.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Forgotten Homework
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk? (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
15. 15.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his hill village (b) the back yard (c) the music room
16. 16.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gigantic tree towered over the house.” (a) tree (b) towered (c) gigantic
17. 17.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) blazed (b) trudged (c) hurled
18. 18.What makes the sound “oink”? (a) a pig (b) a horse (c) a snake
19. 19.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Fatima (b) Maria (c) Mr Iyer
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
21. 21.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Muddy Uniform
22. 22.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) the firefly (b) the lamb (c) the horse
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) crispy (b) fine (c) okay
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cheeky monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) monkey (b) cheeky (c) stole
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The train left the station at nine.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.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) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
29. 29.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The dry leaves whisper” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Pooja folded her arms and glared at her brother.” (a) angry (b) sad (c) cold
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
33. 33.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
34. 34.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) a tall building (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) the science fair
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be grateful to those who help you.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is tired? (a) Rohan was tired. (b) Rohan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Rohan kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.
37. 37.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Shy Singer
38. 38.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
39. 39.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) Every Drop Counts
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.

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