Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 779 · 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 bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) got (b) blazed (c) burned
2. 2.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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) nice (b) good (c) polished
4. 4.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) Who would steal a whole bus? (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car?
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Riya rode her new bicycle round the block.” (a) first person (b) third person
8. 8.Read the story. When 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) during a dry summer (b) one quiet Sunday (c) on a hot summer night
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She got wet on the way home. (b) The rain stopped to wait for her. (c) She stayed dry in the heavy rain.
13. 13.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What would you do if your shadow ran away? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
14. 14.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Priya cycled to the market with her cousin. (b) Zoya cycled to the market with her cousin. (c) I cycled to the market with my cousin.
15. 15.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Seven Magic Wishes (b) Stranded on Storm Island (c) My Dog Ate My Rangoli
16. 16.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
17. 17.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “Aarav looked at the clock and hurried out.” (a) scribbled (b) hurled (c) glanced
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
19. 19.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s glasses end up on the cat, who stares at everyone. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
20. 20.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “Dev walked past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) soared (b) tiptoed (c) blazed
21. 21.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) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
22. 22.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Fatima pushed her little sister on the swing.” (a) third person (b) first person
23. 23.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a dog (b) a doorbell (c) a cow
26. 26.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) Every Drop Counts
27. 27.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
29. 29.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
30. 30.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is sad? (a) Tears filled Diya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (b) Diya’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter. (c) Diya was sad.
31. 31.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the school hall (b) A bean seed does not sprout (c) one busy morning
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
33. 33.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Mangoes in the sun (b) The dry leaves whisper (c) The temple bells ring softly
34. 34.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Arjun found a shell and kept it in his pocket.” (a) first person (b) third person
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
38. 38.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) Kavya (b) Tenzin (c) Mr Khan
39. 39.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) the music school (c) one foggy morning
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    ___, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally

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