Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 704 · 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.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
2. 2.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Look right, left and right again.
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the vegetable market (b) the bakery (c) the school gate
4. 4.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The leaking tap went ___ in the dark.” (a) click (b) drip (c) knock
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) burned (b) came (c) blazed
6. 6.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Manav (b) Joseph (c) Nisha
7. 7.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Drop it in the post box.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) the frog (b) the camel (c) the boy
10. 10.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Pooja pushed her little sister on the swing. (b) Nisha pushed her little sister on the swing. (c) I pushed my little sister on the swing.
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Ishaan cleaned his shoes for the parade.” (a) third person (b) first person
12. 12.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Footprints in the Flour (b) Across the Desert by Camel (c) My Dog Ate My Rangoli
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Her train was three hours late. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The glass caught the cat. (b) Milk spilled all over the floor. (c) The milk floated up to the ceiling.
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Did you know our school has a secret door? (b) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
17. 17.Read the story. Which word best describes Aditi?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) greedy (b) determined (c) careless
18. 18.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) one cloudy evening (b) on Science Day (c) one windy afternoon
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
20. 20.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 vegetable market (b) the science fair (c) the front step
21. 21.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) silly mix-ups
22. 22.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “Grandma drank her hot tea slowly.” (a) giggled (b) sprinkled (c) sipped
23. 23.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) exploring wild places (b) a puzzle to solve (c) fairies, giants or dragons
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
28. 28.Which strong verb means “dived down suddenly”? (a) plunged (b) muttered (c) staggered
29. 29.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My kite is torn to pieces___” sobbed Ananya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “How many stars are in the sky?” ___ Saanvi. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
31. 31.What kind of story is this?
    A goat wears Grandpa’s pyjamas and sits down at the dinner table. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
35. 35.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) an evil spell to break (b) clues to follow (c) brave escapes from danger
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
37. 37.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the city fair (b) the colony park (c) the school bus
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell

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