Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 726 · 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.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
2. 2.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “butterfly”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
3. 3.Read the story. Which word best describes Pooja?
   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) careless (b) greedy (c) kind
4. 4.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The heavy bag fell to the floor with a ___.” (a) splash (b) thud (c) drip
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The rusty bus rattled down the road.” (a) bus (b) rattled (c) rusty
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
7. 7.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook.
8. 8.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) the bat (b) the kite (c) the young langur
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 front step (b) the school library (c) the washroom
11. 11.What kind of story is this?
    A boy wakes up and does everything backwards, even eating dessert first. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) The ball turned into a balloon. (b) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (c) He caught a fish instead of the ball.
14. 14.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one Monday morning (b) one misty dawn (c) on Pongal morning
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
16. 16.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cycled to the market with my cousin.” (a) third person (b) first person
17. 17.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) hat – wish (b) dish – wish (c) dish – bell
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Catch the ball! shouted Joseph. (b) “Catch the ball!” shouted Joseph. (c) “Catch the ball” shouted Joseph.
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
20. 20.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Soft snow on the hills” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
21. 21.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aryan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) telling (b) showing
24. 24.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Late Train (c) The Ball in the Pond
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
27. 27.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
28. 28.What makes the sound “tick-tock”? (a) a clock (b) a lion (c) a sparrow
29. 29.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) surviving a storm or a flood
30. 30.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, stop tickling me” giggled Aryan. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Aryan. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Aryan.
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
32. 32.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one spring morning (b) one quiet Sunday (c) during a dry summer
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep your promises.” (a) The Lazy Bullock (b) The Rooster Who Bragged (c) The Bear’s Promise
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (c) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away.
37. 37.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) Every Drop Counts (c) This Is My Story
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
40. 40.What kind of story is this?
    A magic flute makes every animal in the kingdom dance. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story

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