Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 780 · 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 Saanvi is scared? (a) Saanvi kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch. (b) Saanvi’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (c) Saanvi was scared.
2. 2.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Kavya’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.” (a) scared (b) happy (c) sad
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to water the plants:
   ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
   Then, carry it to the garden.
   Next, pour water gently at the roots.
   Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
4. 4.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “wrote” in this sentence?
   “Ishaan wrote a phone number on his hand.” (a) scribbled (b) raced (c) gobbled
8. 8.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the science fair (b) her building (c) the school garden
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
10. 10.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The kite string tugs at my hand” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
13. 13.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” ___ Pooja. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) baa (c) table
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
16. 16.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) Simran (b) Gita (c) Tanmay
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (b) The balloon burst with a pop. (c) The thorns blew up the balloon again.
18. 18.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” ___ Manav. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kabir was really cold.” (a) telling (b) showing
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
21. 21.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (b) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket. (c) Dev found a shell and kept it in his pocket.
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
27. 27.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A train is three hours late (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
28. 28.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Tenzin (b) Fatima (c) Rohan
29. 29.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) her building (b) the hill road (c) the playground
30. 30.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Science Day (b) the beach (c) The microphone stops working before her song
31. 31.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) A long snake was curled up near the door. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
33. 33.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Priya shivered and stamped her feet in the snow.” (a) hungry (b) angry (c) cold
34. 34.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
36. 36.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
37. 37.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) had (b) walked (c) staggered
38. 38.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) shouted (b) soared (c) staggered
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
40. 40.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) one busy morning (b) on Sports Day (c) one spring morning

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