Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 699 · 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 opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Catch the ball___” shouted Diya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
7. 7.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) one hot afternoon (b) during a dry summer (c) one summer holiday
8. 8.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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 cannot find his reading glasses (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
9. 9.Read the story. Which word best describes Kiara?
   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) unkind (b) selfish (c) creative
10. 10.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) on a crowded evening (b) one busy morning (c) one sunny morning
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) nice (b) cuddly (c) fine
12. 12.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
13. 13.Which word rhymes with “brain”? (a) house (b) run (c) chain
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields flooded with water. (b) His cows grew wings. (c) His fields became dry and cracked.
15. 15.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
16. 16.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) The Shy Singer
17. 17.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tenzin sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) showing (b) telling
18. 18.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) a lane in Kochi (b) the city fair (c) the art room
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) nice (b) shaggy (c) good
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
22. 22.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “crocodile”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Sahil wrote a letter to his grandmother. (b) We wrote a letter to our grandmother. (c) I wrote a letter to my grandmother.
24. 24.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) croak (b) table (c) green
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
28. 28.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “How many stars are in the sky___” asked Yash. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “That joke is so funny,” ___ Priya. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
31. 31.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “parrot”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1
32. 32.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The Broken Swing (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Lost Earring
33. 33.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cuddly teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) bear (b) cuddly (c) sat
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My goldfish has gone missing,” sobbed Tenzin. (b) “My goldfish has gone missing”, sobbed Tenzin. (c) “My goldfish has gone missing” sobbed Tenzin.
35. 35.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I rode my new bicycle round the block.” (a) first person (b) third person
36. 36.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
38. 38.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) cold (b) tired (c) hungry
39. 39.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “The children looked at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) wandered (b) stared (c) tiptoed
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) Think before you speak. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.

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