Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 777 · 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 strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
   “We walked home through the deep mud.” (a) plunged (b) trudged (c) slammed
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.
4. 4.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) an evil spell to break (c) silly mix-ups
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav hid under his desk. (b) Manav’s hand answered for him. (c) Manav raised his hand.
6. 6.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) on Science Day (b) one quiet Sunday (c) on a busy Monday
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
8. 8.What makes the sound “sizzle”? (a) pakoras in hot oil (b) a heavy bag falling (c) a balloon
9. 9.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Torn Page (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Fallen Sparrow
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the playground (b) one warm evening (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
13. 13.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) one misty dawn (b) one summer holiday (c) on Pongal morning
14. 14.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) the washroom (b) the town hall (c) the school hall
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A monkey found the bananas a shopkeeper had thrown out and ate twenty at once. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache and could not climb for a whole day. The monkey learnt that too much of a good thing is bad. (a) the monkey (b) the bat (c) the shopkeeper
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
17. 17.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
18. 18.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Torn Page (c) The Ball in the Pond
19. 19.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “A brown sparrow builds a nest” (a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 6
20. 20.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (b) The Great Jungle Trek (c) The Wishing Well of Gold
21. 21.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Monsoon clouds roll in” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
22. 22.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tenzin sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) showing (b) telling
23. 23.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) Think before you speak. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
24. 24.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The ducks ___ noisily near the pond.” (a) drip (b) snip (c) quack
25. 25.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
26. 26.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the zebra (b) the kid (c) the mother goat
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) woof (c) chair
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Lost Earring
30. 30.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) Do not believe everything you hear. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
31. 31.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” ___ Imran. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
32. 32.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the back yard (b) the railway station (c) Nani’s orchard
33. 33.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ananya was tired.” (a) showing (b) telling
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
35. 35.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 music room (b) the town hall (c) her grandpa’s flat
36. 36.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) the playground (b) the village pond (c) his hill village
37. 37.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one cloudy evening (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) her flat in Pune
38. 38.Read the story. Which word best describes Sneha?
    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) unkind (b) caring (c) greedy
39. 39.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.

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