Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 781 · 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?
   “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) ate (c) went
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
3. 3.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 snake (c) the shopkeeper
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) icy (b) good (c) okay
5. 5.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “What time does the train leave___” asked Maria. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
6. 6.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The foaming river rushed over the rocks.” (a) rushed (b) river (c) foaming
7. 7.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
8. 8.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) the sports ground (b) the music room (c) his rooftop
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream melted on the road. (b) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (c) The road ate the ice cream.
10. 10.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
11. 11.What kind of story is this?
    A secret note is found in an old library book. Who wrote it? (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
12. 12.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Langur and the Rumour (c) The Deer and the Tortoise
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    ___, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
16. 16.Which strong verb means “spoke in a low, grumpy voice”? (a) muttered (b) gulped (c) slammed
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is tired? (a) Nisha rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers. (b) Nisha rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Nisha was tired.
18. 18.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
19. 19.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) The Torn Page (b) The Lost Yak (c) A Friend at Lunch
20. 20.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Langur and the Rumour (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
24. 24.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) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
25. 25.Which word rhymes with “lake”? (a) rake (b) sing (c) sun
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
27. 27.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (b) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (c) Ishaan wrapped his gift in shiny paper.
28. 28.What makes the sound “splash”? (a) a snake (b) a jump into a pool (c) a crisp papad
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He drove faster through the crossing. (b) He stopped the bus. (c) The traffic light got on the bus.
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) The torn page is mended with tape
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is scared? (a) Aisha froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (b) Aisha’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Aisha was scared.
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is cold? (a) Meera rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers. (b) Meera was cold. (c) Meera beamed and hugged everyone in sight.
35. 35.Which strong verb means “looked for a long time without moving”? (a) stared (b) soared (c) clutched
36. 36.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Manav felt very happy.” (a) telling (b) showing
37. 37.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) The window is opened to let it out
38. 38.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
    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) sensible (b) lazy (c) greedy
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
40. 40.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “chapati”? (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3

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