Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 740 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a sandwich:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   ___, spread butter on each slice.
   Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
   Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
2. 2.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) The Detective Dog
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
4. 4.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 kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
5. 5.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Runaway Goat
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
7. 7.Read the story. When does it take place?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) one bright morning (b) on the first day of school (c) on Sports Day
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Be grateful to those who help you.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The children planted trees along the road. (a) The trees walked off to a forest. (b) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (c) The road became a hot desert.
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
    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. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) careless (b) rude (c) clever
11. 11.Which strong verb means “moved slowly and quietly”? (a) crept (b) hurled (c) nibbled
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a hot summer night (b) the school gate (c) The village well has dried up
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) the crow (b) the frog (c) the cook
16. 16.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Little Firefly
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the film is starting, whispered Dev. (b) “Shh, the film is starting”, whispered Dev. (c) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Dev.
21. 21.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The window glass cracked. (b) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (c) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep.
23. 23.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
24. 24.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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 bright morning (b) on a festive night (c) one quiet Sunday
25. 25.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Old Grandpa naps in the shade” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
28. 28.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) brave escapes from danger (c) jokes that make you laugh
29. 29.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “The coach spoke to us from across the big field.” (a) nibbled (b) raced (c) shouted
30. 30.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Clue in the Old Diary (b) The Great Jungle Trek (c) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp
31. 31.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Sahil (b) Rohan (c) Uncle Jacob
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The speckled owl hooted from the branch.” (a) owl (b) speckled (c) hooted
35. 35.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Kabir (b) Mr Iyer (c) Fatima
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Nobody came to my party, sobbed Ishaan. (b) “Nobody came to my party,” sobbed Ishaan. (c) “Nobody came to my party”, sobbed Ishaan.

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