Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 764 · 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 punctuated correctly? (a) That joke is so funny, giggled Riya. (b) “That joke is so funny,” giggled Riya. (c) “That joke is so funny” giggled Riya.
2. 2.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Ananya was really bored.” (a) telling (b) showing
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
6. 6.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (b) Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
7. 7.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Manav flew his kite from the rooftop.” (a) third person (b) first person
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is scared? (a) Aisha’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (b) Aisha’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Aisha was scared.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I packed my bag for the school trip. (b) Aarav packed his bag for the school trip. (c) Ishaan packed his bag for the school trip.
11. 11.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I hid my diary under the pillow. (b) Vihaan hid his diary under the pillow. (c) We hid our diary under the pillow.
12. 12.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Neel’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet.” (a) telling (b) showing
13. 13.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “The children looked at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) giggled (b) stared (c) trudged
14. 14.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Manav rode his new bicycle round the block.” (a) third person (b) first person
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Tenzin (b) Maria (c) Kavya
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
18. 18.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Zoya was scared.” (a) showing (b) telling
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (b) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
20. 20.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Shadows in the Dark (b) Lost at the Fair (c) The Runaway Goat
21. 21.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The lost calf walked through the fields.” (a) giggled (b) wandered (c) whispered
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My sandcastle got washed away”, sobbed Rohan. (b) “My sandcastle got washed away,” sobbed Rohan. (c) “My sandcastle got washed away” sobbed Rohan.
24. 24.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) the hen (b) the horse (c) the duck
25. 25.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) staggered (b) giggled (c) sipped
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
27. 27.Read the story. Which word best describes Maria?
    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) selfish (b) patient (c) greedy
28. 28.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
29. 29.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a detective or suspects (b) brave escapes from danger (c) a magic object
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy chased after the ball. (b) The ball barked at the puppy. (c) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) narrow (b) fine (c) nice
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
35. 35.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) the tiger (b) the two monkeys (c) the river
36. 36.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nani’s orchard (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) one stormy night
37. 37.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) the mouse (b) the snake (c) the cat
38. 38.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (c) The Great Jungle Trek
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
40. 40.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tears filled Tara’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.” (a) cold (b) bored (c) sad

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