Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 771 · 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 start of the story. What happens next?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
2. 2.Which word fits the gap best?
   “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” ___ Kabir. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
3. 3.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Vihaan (b) Simran (c) Yash
4. 4.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Muddy Uniform
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) the bakery (c) on a hot summer night
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fluffy (b) good (c) nice
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The cupboard grew leaves. (b) The seedling grew pale and weak. (c) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight.
11. 11.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” ___ Ishaan. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Diya hid her diary under the pillow.” (a) third person (b) first person
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
14. 14.Read the story. Which word best describes Manav?
    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) rude (b) quick-thinking (c) greedy
15. 15.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) nice (b) naughty (c) okay
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
17. 17.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “Grandma drank her hot tea slowly.” (a) giggled (b) tiptoed (c) sipped
18. 18.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) made (b) raced (c) ran
19. 19.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) Always tell the truth. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Practice makes perfect.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) The Lost Earring (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
28. 28.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) Farhan (b) Mr Reddy (c) Meera
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
30. 30.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The Torn Page (b) The Broken Swing (c) Whose Puppy?
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) kite (b) colourful (c) danced
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
34. 34.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 railway station (b) the village pond (c) her grandpa’s flat
35. 35.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) honk (c) window
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
37. 37.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) a puzzle to solve
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
39. 39.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (b) Tenzin wrapped his gift in shiny paper. (c) Neel wrapped his gift in shiny paper.
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The striped snake slid under the rock.” (a) slid (b) snake (c) striped

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