Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 713 · 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 word best describes Aryan?
   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) selfish (b) honest (c) lazy
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (a) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
8. 8.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Kabir’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet.” (a) happy (b) scared (c) bored
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
11. 11.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) the school hall (b) the backwaters (c) the hill road
12. 12.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Dad gave a loud ___ in the dusty room.” (a) boom (b) clang (c) achoo
13. 13.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
14. 14.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Rude Buffalo
15. 15.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Waves carry shells to the shore” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Neel (b) Dev (c) Ms Fernandes
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost child ___ until his mother found him.” (a) cried (b) did (c) sobbed
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
19. 19.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Ten Giggling Goats (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) The Detective Dog
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
21. 21.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Practice makes perfect. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
23. 23.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Riya (b) Maria (c) Imran
24. 24.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) the cow (b) the other birds (c) the young cuckoo
25. 25.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
26. 26.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Shy Singer
27. 27.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) noon – moon (b) cook – moon (c) noon – wish
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The torn page is mended with tape
29. 29.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I opened my lunch box and smiled.” (a) third person (b) first person
30. 30.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Priya could barely keep her eyes open at dinner.” (a) bored (b) tired (c) cold
31. 31.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) a tall building (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the sports ground
32. 32.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) Vihaan (b) Ananya (c) Officer Kaur
33. 33.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I decorated my cake with cherries. (b) We decorated our cake with cherries. (c) Farhan decorated his cake with cherries.
34. 34.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
35. 35.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) one warm evening (b) on bake sale day (c) one spring morning
36. 36.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk?
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have lost my favourite teddy,” sobbed Dev. (b) I have lost my favourite teddy, sobbed Dev. (c) “I have lost my favourite teddy” sobbed Dev.
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    ___, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally

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