Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 721 · 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.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her balcony (b) on a crowded evening (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
2. 2.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Rain taps on the roof (b) Snowflakes land on my warm nose (c) Little ants march on
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “May I borrow your eraser___” asked Yash. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
5. 5.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We watered our tulsi plant every morning. (b) Kabir watered his tulsi plant every morning. (c) I watered my tulsi plant every morning.
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) the school hall (c) one foggy morning
7. 7.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa.
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) Journey to the Snowy Peak (c) The Day Dad Sneezed
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sneha is angry? (a) Sneha was angry. (b) Sneha could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (c) Sneha threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”
10. 10.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret___” whispered Imran. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
11. 11.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) on Craft Day (b) after the lunch bell (c) on a crowded evening
12. 12.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Torn Page
13. 13.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) the garden shed (b) Nani’s orchard (c) the highway
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Sneha (b) Simran (c) Dadi
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school hall (b) the town hall (c) the muddy lane
18. 18.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aarav climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets.” (a) third person (b) first person
19. 19.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) The fire engine drove off without wheels. (b) They went back to sleep. (c) They jumped into the fire engine.
21. 21.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tenzin was sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
23. 23.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Riya (b) Maa (c) Ananya
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) her flat in Pune (b) the school library (c) the art room
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) good (b) creaky (c) nice
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    ___, tie the string to the kite.
    Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The speckled owl hooted from the branch.” (a) owl (b) hooted (c) speckled
29. 29.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Tenzin (b) Zubin (c) Kiara
30. 30.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “Tara looked into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) strolled (b) shouted (c) peered
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The striped snake slid under the rock.” (a) slid (b) striped (c) snake
32. 32.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bowler ___ the ball towards the stumps.” (a) hurled (b) made (c) threw
34. 34.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
35. 35.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “sun”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Manav (b) Tanmay (c) Gita
38. 38.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The Lost Yak (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Lost Earring
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
40. 40.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Dry Well (b) The Lost Yak (c) Every Drop Counts

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