Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 697 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Squirrel’s Store
3. 3.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kite”? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
6. 6.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) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
8. 8.What kind of story is this?
   A fairy gives a poor weaver three wishes, but each wish has a catch. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I painted my room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
10. 10.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (b) Children splash in muddy lanes (c) Waves kiss the warm sand
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
12. 12.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
13. 13.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) good (b) nice (c) cheeky
15. 15.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Rohan was really angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
16. 16.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) sing – soon (b) sing – king (c) chain – king
17. 17.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
18. 18.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Nobody came to my party___” sobbed Nisha. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (b) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (c) Arjun wrapped his gift in shiny paper.
20. 20.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
21. 21.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) rusty (b) nice (c) good
24. 24.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) Do not judge others by their looks. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle became shorter and shorter. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
27. 27.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) her grandpa’s flat (b) Nani’s orchard (c) his rooftop
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quickly (b) achoo (c) yellow
29. 29.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) danced (b) kite (c) colourful
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot broke the sparrow’s nest by mistake and said sorry. The sparrow stayed angry for days and had no one to play with. At last she forgave the parrot. The sparrow learnt that forgiving felt better than sulking. (a) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Slow down and do things carefully. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
32. 32.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a dangerous journey (b) silly mix-ups (c) a magic object
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) The print grew bigger by itself. (b) He put on his reading glasses. (c) He closed his eyes to read better.
34. 34.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Diyas glow at night” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
35. 35.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The blooming garden smelled of roses.” (a) garden (b) blooming (c) smelled
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
38. 38.Which strong verb means “held on tightly”? (a) sobbed (b) clutched (c) stared
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) fine (b) good (c) stale
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy

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