Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 778 · 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 sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is scared? (a) Aarav was scared. (b) Aarav dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Aarav’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
3. 3.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Simran (b) Moti (c) Zoya
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) good (b) okay (c) shaggy
5. 5.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
   “Tara looked into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) shouted (b) peered (c) fluttered
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
7. 7.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Ananya (b) Mr Khan (c) Pooja
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
9. 9.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Diya fed her goldfish before school. (b) I fed my goldfish before school. (c) We fed our goldfish before school.
10. 10.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Nisha painted her room a bright yellow. (b) Aarav painted his room a bright yellow. (c) I painted my room a bright yellow.
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fluffy (b) nice (c) good
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (b) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (c) He spread the grain out to get wet.
13. 13.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets?
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Torn Page (c) The Slipped Chain
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    ___, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
16. 16.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) telling (b) showing
17. 17.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please___” asked Ishaan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
18. 18.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) early one Saturday (b) on a festive night (c) one sunny morning
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    ___, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
21. 21.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Cookie Stall
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It drove to the office instead. (b) It barked happily when the family came back. (c) It cooked dinner for the family.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
24. 24.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The horse gave a neigh in the stable.” (a) neigh (b) stable (c) horse
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) okay (b) dazzling (c) fine
26. 26.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a Friday afternoon (b) one warm evening (c) on Pongal morning
27. 27.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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
28. 28.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who painted this lovely picture___” asked Sahil. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Fatima. (b) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Fatima. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Fatima.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
32. 32.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Kabir shared his umbrella with a friend.” (a) first person (b) third person
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker.
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
36. 36.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) sun – note (b) float – tree (c) float – note
37. 37.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
    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) careless (b) lazy (c) clever
38. 38.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) the muddy lane (b) the hill road (c) the school gate

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