Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 769 · 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 verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The lost calf ___ through the fields.” (a) got (b) wandered (c) walked
2. 2.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Riya (b) Sneha (c) Appa
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.What makes the sound “oink”? (a) a horse (b) a pig (c) the wind
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
6. 6.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet.
7. 7.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The old banyan tree (b) Hot chai in a cup (c) Cool rain falls on dusty roads
8. 8.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) noon – moon (b) mat – moon (c) noon – fish
9. 9.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the school hall (b) A bean seed does not sprout (c) during a dry summer
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
12. 12.What kind of story is this?
    The class hamster has vanished, and three pupils are suspects. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
13. 13.Read the story. Which word best describes Aryan?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) greedy (b) honest (c) lazy
14. 14.What makes the sound “knock”? (a) a visitor at the door (b) an owl (c) a leaking tap
15. 15.What kind of story is this?
    The cook mixes up sugar and salt, and the guests pull silly faces. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) mystery story
16. 16.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Peacocks spread their tails” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not make fun of others.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Jealous Crow (c) The Hippo and the Giraffe
18. 18.Read the story. Which word best describes Ayaan?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) selfish (b) lazy (c) sensible
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tears filled Aarav’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.” (a) telling (b) showing
20. 20.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is angry? (a) Simran shivered and stamped her feet in the snow. (b) Simran’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists. (c) Simran was angry.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat locked the gate behind it. (b) The goat painted the gate blue. (c) The goat wandered out into the lane.
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
23. 23.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Windy Rangoli
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
25. 25.Read the story. What is the problem in 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 shoes are swapped back (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk changed into orange juice. (b) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (c) The milk turned sour.
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Ananya. (b) Why is the sky blue? asked Ananya. (c) “Why is the sky blue”? asked Ananya.
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ market buzzed with voices.” (a) nice (b) okay (c) crowded
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
30. 30.Which strong verb means “dived down suddenly”? (a) plunged (b) stared (c) grabbed
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
32. 32.What makes the sound “tick-tock”? (a) a dog (b) pakoras in hot oil (c) a clock
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) Rohan (b) Yash (c) Aunt Lata
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is hungry? (a) Farhan was hungry. (b) Farhan gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (c) Farhan froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    ___, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
37. 37.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Princess and the Spell (b) Escape from Crocodile River (c) Ten Giggling Goats
38. 38.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Lost Earring
39. 39.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Diyas glow at night” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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