Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 715 · 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.Which word rhymes with “chain”? (a) brain (b) pie (c) swish
2. 2.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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! (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
3. 3.Read the story. Which word best describes Sneha?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) caring (b) lazy (c) careless
4. 4.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “After the race, Kabir ___ a whole bottle of water.” (a) drank (b) gulped (c) came
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) puppy (b) chewed (c) naughty
6. 6.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
   “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) blazed (b) tumbled (c) staggered
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (b) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
9. 9.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) the tortoise (b) the deer (c) the frog
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Cookie Stall (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Sandcastle
11. 11.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What would you do if your shadow ran away? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
12. 12.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
13. 13.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Catch the ball!” ___ Maria. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
14. 14.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Aryan brushed his teeth and went to bed. (b) I brushed my teeth and went to bed. (c) We brushed our teeth and went to bed.
15. 15.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Arjun. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Arjun. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Arjun.
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
19. 19.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school gate (b) the garden shed (c) the beach
20. 20.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
22. 22.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
23. 23.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Why is the sky blue?” ___ Kabir. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Homework is left at home
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
28. 28.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is scared? (a) Kabir was scared. (b) Kabir licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Kabir’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.
29. 29.Read the story. Where 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) the front step (b) her building (c) her flat in Pune
30. 30.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the sports ground (b) the back yard (c) his hill village
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
32. 32.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Saanvi is happy? (a) Tears filled Saanvi’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (b) Saanvi was happy. (c) Saanvi hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) A Day When Something Happened
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
36. 36.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
    “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) sobbed (b) muttered (c) slammed
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle became shorter and shorter. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
38. 38.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Sneha (b) Diya (c) Moti
39. 39.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Story About the Thing
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First

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