Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 707 · 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.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “school”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock” giggled Ishaan. (b) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Ishaan. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock”, giggled Ishaan.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
6. 6.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
7. 7.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
8. 8.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
   “Grandpa walked through the park after dinner.” (a) sipped (b) gulped (c) strolled
9. 9.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A little calf fell ill and could not play. All the other animals went off to the lake, but a young elephant stayed and fanned the calf with its ears. The calf got well at last. The young elephant learnt that a friend is worth staying for. (a) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Do not show off.
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ grass tickled my feet.” (a) feathery (b) fine (c) nice
12. 12.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) its father (b) the zebra (c) the little eagle
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The cat ___ quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) came (b) crept (c) went
14. 14.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” ___ Aisha. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) made (c) cleaned
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
19. 19.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 cat (b) the mynah (c) the fox
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
21. 21.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Priya dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) angry (b) sad (c) tired
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Homework is left at home (b) the washroom (c) one cloudy evening
25. 25.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the garden shed (b) one rainy morning (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
26. 26.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is angry? (a) Aryan counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (b) Aryan threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (c) Aryan was angry.
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
28. 28.Which word fits the gap best?
    “That joke is so funny,” ___ Yash. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Slipped Chain (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Fallen Sparrow
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
38. 38.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) rain – rake (b) rain – chain (c) star – chain
39. 39.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) Tenzin finished his jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) Dev finished his jigsaw puzzle at last.
40. 40.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
    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) rude (b) selfish (c) clever

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