Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 72 · 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. Where does it take place?
   On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) her building (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the music room
2. 2.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) This Is My Story (c) Every Drop Counts
3. 3.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (b) Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
4. 4.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
   “The oranges fell out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) tumbled (b) stared (c) wandered
5. 5.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Run, the bus is leaving!” ___ Arjun. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Tenzin?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) rude (b) selfish (c) caring
7. 7.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Zubin (b) Dev (c) Diya
8. 8.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) Tenzin flew his kite from the rooftop. (c) Sahil flew his kite from the rooftop.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) the squirrel (b) the rabbit (c) the snake
11. 11.Read the story. Which word best describes Omkar?
    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) rude (b) gentle (c) greedy
12. 12.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) cake – rake (b) cake – king (c) sea – rake
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Hippo and the Giraffe (b) The Buffalo and the Gate (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
15. 15.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Hard work brings its reward.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Young Camel’s Strength
16. 16.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) the wedding hall (b) the music room (c) the school bus
17. 17.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Lucky Marble
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    ___, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Rude Buffalo (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow
22. 22.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I packed my bag for the school trip. (b) Rohan packed his bag for the school trip. (c) We packed our bag for the school trip.
23. 23.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Dry Well (b) This Is My Story (c) What Happened Next and Then After
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
27. 27.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kabir found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) Fatima found a shell and kept it in her pocket.
28. 28.Which strong verb means “drank in tiny mouthfuls”? (a) sipped (b) raced (c) peered
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My best friend is moving away” sobbed Maria. (b) My best friend is moving away, sobbed Maria. (c) “My best friend is moving away,” sobbed Maria.
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
32. 32.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle became brand new. (b) The bicycle learnt to swim. (c) The chain became rusty.
34. 34.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one warm evening (b) on a busy Monday (c) on Annual Day
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The feather was as light as air.
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    ___, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    ___, press the button to click the photo. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
38. 38.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the city fair (b) the village pond (c) her balcony
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak

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