Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 71 · 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. When does it take place?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) early one Saturday (b) one windy afternoon (c) on a Wednesday evening
2. 2.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Bholu (b) Zoya (c) Sahil
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is happy? (a) Tears filled Aarav’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (b) Aarav was happy. (c) Aarav laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
5. 5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Stop that runaway goat” shouted Pooja. (b) Stop that runaway goat! shouted Pooja. (c) “Stop that runaway goat!” shouted Pooja.
6. 6.Read the story. Where 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) Nani’s orchard (b) the school bus (c) a new school
7. 7.Which word rhymes with “fish”? (a) swish (b) cold (c) light
8. 8.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Saanvi felt very hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling
9. 9.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
10. 10.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
12. 12.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is scared? (a) Kabir beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Kabir gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut. (c) Kabir was scared.
13. 13.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) bat – cat (b) bat – note (c) sing – cat
14. 14.What kind of story is this?
    A wicked spell turns a princess into a parrot until a kind boy frees her. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (b) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard. (c) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear.
16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
17. 17.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) his hill village (b) one windy afternoon (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
18. 18.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young ant tried to carry a big leaf across a stream by itself and kept falling in. The old ant called the whole line of ants to help. Together they turned the leaf into a bridge, and the young ant learnt how much easier it is together. (a) the zebra (b) the young ant (c) the old ant
19. 19.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Aryan (b) Moti (c) Yash
20. 20.What kind of story is this?
    A boy wakes up and does everything backwards, even eating dessert first. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) good (b) polished (c) nice
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
23. 23.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) pond (b) muddy (c) had
24. 24.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
25. 25.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Craft Day (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) the washroom
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) A long snake was curled up near the door. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
27. 27.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Detective Dog (b) Upside-Down Grandpa (c) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp
28. 28.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) blouse – house (b) took – house (c) blouse – cold
29. 29.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Point it at your friends.
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) golden (b) okay (c) good
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The shoes are swapped back
32. 32.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The wind went ___ through the trees.” (a) sizzle (b) neigh (c) whoosh
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) Vihaan fed his goldfish before school. (c) Nisha fed her goldfish before school.
35. 35.Read the story. When 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) during the Christmas holidays (b) on bake sale day (c) one windy afternoon
36. 36.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
37. 37.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Little ants march on” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away

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