Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 741 · 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. When 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) on her birthday morning (b) on a long car trip (c) on a Wednesday evening
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
3. 3.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “sun”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” ___ Yash. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (b) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
6. 6.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the front step (b) the back yard (c) the muddy lane
7. 7.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
   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) calm (b) greedy (c) lazy
8. 8.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The diver ___ into the deep pool.” (a) fell (b) plunged (c) did
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) cheeky (b) fine (c) good
12. 12.Which strong verb means “walked around with no plan”? (a) plunged (b) sobbed (c) wandered
13. 13.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the boy (b) the camel (c) the tiger
14. 14.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Arjun brushed his teeth and went to bed.” (a) third person (b) first person
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The children played cricket after school.
17. 17.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) the hen (b) the tiger (c) the rooster
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
19. 19.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) one sunny morning (b) after the lunch bell (c) one misty dawn
20. 20.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The leaking tap went drip in the dark.” (a) tap (b) drip (c) dark
21. 21.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Lost Earring
22. 22.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
23. 23.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Secret of the Locked Room (b) Rafting Down the Wild River (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
24. 24.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
27. 27.What makes the sound “pop”? (a) a bee (b) a frog (c) a balloon
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) nice (c) okay
29. 29.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Vihaan tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (c) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
31. 31.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) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart.
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) achoo (b) pencil (c) table
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Ishaan (b) Tenzin (c) Aunt Lata
34. 34.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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
35. 35.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Buzz! A huge bee landed on my nose. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
36. 36.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) the little goat (b) the lion (c) the jackal
37. 37.Read the story. How is the problem 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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
38. 38.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Yash. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) cleaned (c) did
40. 40.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) Kiara (b) Zubin (c) Simran

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