Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 735 · 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.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I painted my room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) Two Monkeys and a Mango
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Vihaan was scared.” (a) showing (b) telling
5. 5.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Nisha (b) Mrs Sen (c) Imran
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
8. 8.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Diya ___ her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) held (b) did (c) clutched
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make lemonade:
   First, cut a lemon in half.
   Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
   ___, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
   Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
10. 10.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
11. 11.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The doorbell went ___ at noon.” (a) ding-dong (b) hiss (c) boom
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
13. 13.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A parrot broke the sparrow’s nest by mistake and said sorry. The sparrow stayed angry for days and had no one to play with. At last she forgave the parrot. The sparrow learnt that forgiving felt better than sulking. (a) the sparrow (b) the parrot (c) the cow
14. 14.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “school”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) the sparrow (b) the cow (c) the peacock
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Simran shared her umbrella with a friend. (b) We shared our umbrella with a friend. (c) I shared my umbrella with a friend.
18. 18.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Broken Swing
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) Mum flew out of the window. (b) The parcel ran away down the road. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
20. 20.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Science Day (b) one busy morning (c) one summer holiday
21. 21.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) a puzzle to solve (c) exploring wild places
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
24. 24.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) gentle (c) pop
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Meera (b) Moti (c) Manav
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have lost my favourite teddy” sobbed Zoya. (b) “I have lost my favourite teddy”, sobbed Zoya. (c) “I have lost my favourite teddy,” sobbed Zoya.
28. 28.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cycled to the market with my cousin.” (a) third person (b) first person
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) stared (b) did (c) looked
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ car zoomed past us.” (a) sleek (b) fine (c) okay
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (b) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Apples fell from the mango tree.
32. 32.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) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
    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) unkind (b) careful (c) careless
35. 35.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Who left giant footprints on our roof? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) shimmering
37. 37.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Have you ever heard a tree laugh?
38. 38.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Ananya watered her tulsi plant every morning. (b) I watered my tulsi plant every morning. (c) We watered our tulsi plant every morning.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The baby slept like a log.

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