Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 720 · 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. Who is the main character?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Riya (b) Uncle Jacob (c) Ishaan
2. 2.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) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
3. 3.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We pushed our little sister on the swing. (b) I pushed my little sister on the swing. (c) Riya pushed her little sister on the swing.
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Aisha. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose” giggled Aisha. (c) Ha ha, you have milk on your nose, giggled Aisha.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (b) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (c) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach!
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
8. 8.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Kabir counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) bored (b) hungry (c) scared
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) clouds (b) puffy (c) floated
10. 10.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I wrote a letter to my grandmother. (b) We wrote a letter to our grandmother. (c) Diya wrote a letter to her grandmother.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Ananya tripped and scraped her knee. (a) Her knee began to glow like a bulb. (b) Her knee grew a flower. (c) Her knee began to hurt and bleed a little.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
13. 13.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “teacher”? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
15. 15.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The horse gave a neigh in the stable.” (a) horse (b) stable (c) neigh
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) wandered (c) clutched
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
19. 19.Which strong verb means “walked unsteadily, almost falling”? (a) staggered (b) munched (c) stared
20. 20.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
22. 22.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Vihaan finished his jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) Imran finished his jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last.
23. 23.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (c) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya.
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) ate (b) munched (c) did
25. 25.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Escape from Crocodile River (b) The Clue in the Old Diary (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
26. 26.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 town hall (b) his hill village (c) the music room
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Across the Desert by Camel (b) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (c) The Princess and the Spell
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
30. 30.Read the story. When 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) on a crowded evening (b) one sunny morning (c) on Pongal morning
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) The torn page is mended with tape
32. 32.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (b) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
34. 34.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is hungry? (a) Meera kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch. (b) Meera shivered and stamped her feet in the snow. (c) Meera was hungry.
36. 36.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Manav (b) Aarav (c) Mr Nair
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window.
38. 38.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) during the Christmas holidays (b) one sunny morning (c) on Pongal morning
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The window is opened to let it out

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