Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 759 · 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.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) Footprints in the Flour (c) Climb to the Clouds
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
3. 3.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Kabir shivered and stamped his feet in the snow.” (a) scared (b) cold (c) hungry
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Clouds drift past the hill (b) The puddles shine like mirrors (c) Morning bells ring out
6. 6.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “My goldfish has gone missing___” sobbed Sneha. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
8. 8.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He drove faster through the crossing. (b) The traffic light got on the bus. (c) He stopped the bus.
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    ___, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) gloomy
12. 12.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
13. 13.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) head – shed (b) head – bun (c) house – shed
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
15. 15.Read the story. Which word best describes Aarav?
    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) lazy (b) determined (c) selfish
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
18. 18.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) the school library (b) the beach (c) the school bus
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) shook (b) thunder (c) booming
22. 22.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Blue Lake (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Cookie Stall
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Zoya (b) Saanvi (c) Grandpa
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ananya (b) Farhan (c) Kabir
25. 25.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
27. 27.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I lost my pencil box on the bus.” (a) third person (b) first person
28. 28.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house.
29. 29.Which strong verb could replace “put” in this sentence?
    “Nani put sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) glanced (b) peered (c) sprinkled
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
31. 31.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Soft snow on the hills (b) Hot pakoras on a plate (c) The lazy cow chews and chews
32. 32.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Ravi drank his lassi with a ___.” (a) whoosh (b) slurp (c) meow
33. 33.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) roar (c) mango
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
35. 35.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
36. 36.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) the crow (b) the frog (c) the pot
37. 37.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kavya stamped her foot and slammed the door.” (a) telling (b) showing
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) nice (b) icy (c) good
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.

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