Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 784 · 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 sound word fits the gap?
   “The pakoras ___ in the hot oil.” (a) knock (b) sizzle (c) honk
2. 2.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a festive night (b) the washroom (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) cheeky (b) nice (c) okay
4. 4.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) Where do lost socks really go?
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Fatima?
   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) greedy (b) cheerful (c) lazy
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (b) Apples fell from the mango tree. (c) The tree shook Riya back.
8. 8.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day?
10. 10.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a detective or suspects (b) a dangerous journey (c) a ridiculous situation
11. 11.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Tenzin (b) Aryan (c) Mr Reddy
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The school building went on holiday. (b) The children cheered with joy. (c) The children went to school as usual.
13. 13.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) the lion (b) the hen (c) the duck
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which strong verb could replace “put” in this sentence?
    “Nani put sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) trudged (b) whispered (c) sprinkled
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Das (b) Rohan (c) Simran
17. 17.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The bees buzz around the mango flowers.” (a) buzz (b) bees (c) flowers
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (c) My story is about a day at school.
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The creaky stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) groaned (b) stairs (c) creaky
20. 20.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
21. 21.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Ripe mangoes fall from the tree (b) A frog on a leaf (c) Rain taps on the roof
22. 22.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Clue in the Old Diary (b) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (c) Climb to the Clouds
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) A small green shoot came up. (b) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (c) The seed became a bicycle.
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Torn Page (c) The Shy Singer
25. 25.Which word rhymes with “wing”? (a) sing (b) kite (c) fly
26. 26.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Appa (b) Imran (c) Farhan
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
30. 30.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one rainy morning (b) the front step (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
31. 31.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) a magic object (c) silly mix-ups
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The wrong name is written on a cake (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
34. 34.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) The Silent Microphone (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Lost Earring
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) crackle (b) chair (c) window
37. 37.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I lit my diya on Diwali night.” (a) first person (b) third person
38. 38.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (b) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
39. 39.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is bored? (a) Diya was bored. (b) Diya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Diya counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.
40. 40.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a magic object (b) a ridiculous situation (c) clues to follow

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