Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 716 · 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 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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) The earring was shining beside the flower stand.
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Mango Mystery
3. 3.Which strong verb means “threw with great force”? (a) hurled (b) giggled (c) blazed
4. 4.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (c) Who left giant footprints on our roof?
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Look before you leap.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
8. 8.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The children jumped into the pool with a splash.” (a) children (b) splash (c) pool
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
12. 12.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum.
15. 15.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
16. 16.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
18. 18.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kavya cycled to the market with her cousin. (b) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (c) Tenzin cycled to the market with his cousin.
19. 19.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) on Science Day (c) the art room
20. 20.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A cat on the wall (b) Butterflies dance on the breeze (c) Children splash in muddy lanes
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is scared? (a) Sahil beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Sahil was scared. (c) Sahil froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.
22. 22.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Neel felt very angry.” (a) telling (b) showing
23. 23.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
24. 24.Which word rhymes with “pie”? (a) wish (b) fly (c) log
25. 25.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A bean seed does not sprout (b) one cloudy evening (c) the bakery
26. 26.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) a ridiculous situation (c) a missing thing or a secret
27. 27.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A brown sparrow builds a nest (b) The baby laughs at the moon (c) Waves kiss the warm sand
28. 28.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Torn Page (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) Some Things That Happened
29. 29.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Rohan opened his lunch box and smiled. (b) I opened my lunch box and smiled. (c) We opened our lunch box and smiled.
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Little Eagle (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
34. 34.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the exam has begun”, whispered Tenzin. (b) Shh, the exam has begun, whispered Tenzin. (c) “Shh, the exam has begun,” whispered Tenzin.
36. 36.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The rooster crowed cock-a-doodle-doo at dawn.” (a) rooster (b) dawn (c) cock-a-doodle-doo
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) sleepy (b) dozed (c) lion
38. 38.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
39. 39.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
40. 40.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Neel (b) Aisha (c) Mr Khan

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