Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 760 · 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 sentence is written in third person? (a) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (b) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket. (c) Ananya found a shell and kept it in her pocket.
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He felt hungrier than ever. (b) He turned into a laddoo. (c) His tummy felt very full.
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
5. 5.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) Dev (b) Fatima (c) Mr Iyer
6. 6.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) cleaned (b) went (c) scrubbed
7. 7.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) Riya flew her kite from the rooftop. (c) Priya flew her kite from the rooftop.
8. 8.Which strong verb means “cried noisily”? (a) nibbled (b) sobbed (c) staggered
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Your silly face makes me laugh”, giggled Arjun. (b) “Your silly face makes me laugh” giggled Arjun. (c) “Your silly face makes me laugh,” giggled Arjun.
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (c) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried.
11. 11.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Coach Iqbal (b) Zoya (c) Neel
12. 12.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Why is the sky blue?” ___ Aarav. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
13. 13.Which strong verb means “took tiny little bites”? (a) crept (b) leapt (c) nibbled
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Snake in the Shed (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Late Train
15. 15.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Late Train (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Missing Tiffin
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (b) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) Snow fell out of the spout.
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Lost Yak
18. 18.Which word rhymes with “run”? (a) shed (b) gold (c) one
19. 19.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Mr Reddy (b) Sahil (c) Maria
20. 20.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “We heard a loud ___ at the front door.” (a) knock (b) chirp (c) neigh
21. 21.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Rocky (b) Neel (c) Nisha
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) gloomy (b) fine (c) nice
23. 23.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) juicy (b) mangoes (c) filled
24. 24.What kind of story is this?
    Who switched the labels on all the jars in the shop? Zoya finds out. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
25. 25.What makes the sound “oink”? (a) a doorbell (b) a pig (c) a rooster
26. 26.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tara was happy.” (a) telling (b) showing
27. 27.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aarav beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) angry (b) happy (c) tired
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
29. 29.What makes the sound “hoot”? (a) an owl (b) a leaking tap (c) a snake
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) My story is about a day at school.
31. 31.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kabir hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) showing (b) telling
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (c) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big!
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is happy? (a) Kavya’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door. (b) Kavya was happy. (c) Kavya grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
35. 35.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) slurp (c) window
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) walked (b) did (c) staggered
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (b) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
40. 40.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, we are in the library,” ___ Sneha. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered

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