Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 77 · 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. Where does it take place?
   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) the back yard (b) Nani’s orchard (c) the music school
2. 2.What makes the sound “pitter-patter”? (a) a clock (b) a rooster (c) raindrops
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere.
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) good (b) okay (c) rough
5. 5.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
6. 6.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Across the Desert by Camel (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
10. 10.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ananya fed her goldfish before school. (b) Tenzin fed his goldfish before school. (c) I fed my goldfish before school.
11. 11.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) Tanmay (b) Sahil (c) Gita
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
13. 13.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
14. 14.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Zubin (b) Fatima (c) Imran
15. 15.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The box is found under the last seat
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
18. 18.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “rainbow”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Ananya tripped and scraped her knee. (a) Her knee grew a flower. (b) Her knee began to glow like a bulb. (c) Her knee began to hurt and bleed a little.
20. 20.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) river (c) pitter-patter
21. 21.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Do not make fun of others.
22. 22.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Flat Tyre (b) The Runaway Goat (c) The Butterfly at the Window
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) dazzling
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
25. 25.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Sneha climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (b) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (c) Tenzin climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets.
26. 26.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) the vegetable market (b) the school gate (c) a new school
27. 27.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Meera (b) Farhan (c) Tara
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Flat Tyre (b) The Slipped Chain (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
32. 32.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Maria heard her name on the loudspeaker. (b) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (c) Aryan heard his name on the loudspeaker.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be grateful to those who help you.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Young Camel’s Strength
36. 36.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I watered my tulsi plant every morning.” (a) first person (b) third person
37. 37.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
40. 40.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) Riya (b) Yash (c) Mr Nair

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