Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 706 · 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. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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 chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
2. 2.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Cool rain falls on dusty roads” (a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 6
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
5. 5.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The village well has dried up (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
6. 6.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Tenzin was really angry.” (a) telling (b) showing
7. 7.What kind of story is this?
   A fairy godmother turns a stone into a talking magic mirror. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Homework is left at home (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Aisha found a shell and kept it in her pocket.” (a) first person (b) third person
10. 10.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Many hands make light work. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Do not show off.
12. 12.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Bees hum near the pond” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
13. 13.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Mangoes in the sun (b) Monsoon clouds roll in (c) Butterflies dance on the breeze
14. 14.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) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
15. 15.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the village pond (b) one Monday morning (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (b) Who would steal a whole bus? (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
17. 17.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The foaming river rushed over the rocks.” (a) river (b) rushed (c) foaming
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cuddly teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) sat (b) bear (c) cuddly
19. 19.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “I bit the crisp papad with a ___.” (a) neigh (b) crunch (c) croak
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is scared? (a) Ishaan’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet. (b) Tears filled Ishaan’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (c) Ishaan was scared.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
23. 23.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) the mynah (b) the zebra (c) the cat
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mix up the order of events.
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
26. 26.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Pooja lit her diya on Diwali night. (b) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (c) Diya lit her diya on Diwali night.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) click (c) gentle
33. 33.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) first person (b) third person
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
37. 37.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
38. 38.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aryan (b) Mr Khan (c) Aisha
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Do not be jealous of others.

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