Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 767 · 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. 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) The Leaky Boat (b) The Silent Microphone (c) Shadows in the Dark
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (b) The milk turned sour. (c) The milk changed into orange juice.
3. 3.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one foggy morning (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) the science fair
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Imran’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) showing (b) telling
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
6. 6.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
7. 7.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) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
10. 10.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (b) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
11. 11.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
12. 12.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Mango Mystery
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The tiny ant carried a crumb.” (a) carried (b) tiny (c) ant
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ananya (b) Joseph (c) Arjun
15. 15.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
16. 16.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cycled to the market with my cousin.” (a) first person (b) third person
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) the school bus (b) the playground (c) a tall building
18. 18.Which word rhymes with “sea”? (a) sky (b) smell (c) tree
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Catch the ball!” shouted Sahil. (b) Catch the ball! shouted Sahil. (c) “Catch the ball”! shouted Sahil.
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    ___, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
21. 21.What kind of story is this?
    A secret code on the back of a photo leads to a hidden key. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Practice makes perfect.
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) We flew our kite from the rooftop. (c) Joseph flew his kite from the rooftop.
24. 24.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Diyas glow at night (b) Stars blink one by one (c) My kitten sleeps in the sun
25. 25.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) the cow (b) the tortoise (c) the frog
26. 26.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Meera felt very scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock___” giggled Ishaan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
28. 28.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
30. 30.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    The farmer asked who had eaten his carrots. The rabbit could have blamed the crow, but it told the truth. The farmer was so pleased that he gave it a carrot every day, and the rabbit learnt that honesty pays. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Do not waste what you have.
32. 32.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Did you know our school has a secret door?
34. 34.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) Zoya (b) Kabir (c) Farhan
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav’s hand answered for him. (b) Manav hid under his desk. (c) Manav raised his hand.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (b) The fish in the pond began to sing. (c) Big drops of rain began to fall.
37. 37.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The little lamb gave a soft ___.” (a) splash (b) baa (c) woof
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Believe in yourself.
40. 40.What kind of story is this?
    Three friends trek through a thick jungle to reach a hidden waterfall. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story

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