Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 708 · 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.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) one hot afternoon (c) a lane in Kochi
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Windy Rangoli (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Muddy Uniform
3. 3.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
   “The hungry boy ate all the samosas in a minute.” (a) soared (b) gobbled (c) whispered
4. 4.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
5. 5.Which word rhymes with “white”? (a) bright (b) hook (c) fog
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
7. 7.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The ball barked at the puppy. (b) The puppy chased after the ball. (c) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball.
9. 9.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The camera went click at the party.” (a) camera (b) click (c) party
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
11. 11.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sticky jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) dripped (b) jalebis (c) sticky
14. 14.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Every Drop Counts (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
17. 17.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
19. 19.What kind of story is this?
    Who switched the labels on all the jars in the shop? Zoya finds out. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
20. 20.Read the story. When 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) on her birthday morning (b) one summer holiday (c) one bright morning
21. 21.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Pongal morning (b) one stormy night (c) in the dry season
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Jealous Crow
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The grumpy giant snored under the tree.” (a) giant (b) grumpy (c) snored
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) a detective or suspects
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk turned sour. (b) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (c) The milk changed into orange juice.
28. 28.Which word rhymes with “jar”? (a) far (b) fog (c) sun
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch.
30. 30.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) scribbled (b) crept (c) stared
31. 31.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa.
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) quack (c) slowly
33. 33.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My sandcastle got washed away___” sobbed Manav. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
34. 34.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) came (b) burned (c) blazed
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
37. 37.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
39. 39.What kind of story is this?
    Dad sneezes so hard that all the birthday candles blow out early. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
40. 40.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) brave escapes from danger (c) silly mix-ups

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