Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 786 · 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 strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
   “The hungry boy ate all the samosas in a minute.” (a) soared (b) fluttered (c) gobbled
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The road ate the ice cream. (b) The ice cream melted on the road. (c) The ice cream jumped back into the cone.
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is sad? (a) Meera drummed her fingers and stared at the clock. (b) Meera’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Meera was sad.
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Sneha. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Sneha. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Sneha.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk turned sour. (b) The milk changed into orange juice. (c) The milk became sweeter and fresher.
7. 7.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) gentle (c) hoot
8. 8.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
   “The lost calf walked through the fields.” (a) scribbled (b) wandered (c) shouted
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) walked (b) had (c) trudged
10. 10.What makes the sound “whoosh”? (a) a leaking tap (b) the wind (c) a microwave
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
13. 13.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Flat Tyre (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Tenzin. (b) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Tenzin. (c) “Who painted this lovely picture” asked Tenzin.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Can I have one more laddoo, please”? asked Manav. (b) “Can I have one more laddoo, please” asked Manav. (c) “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” asked Manav.
16. 16.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Children splash in muddy lanes” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
18. 18.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Kavya finished her jigsaw puzzle at last.” (a) first person (b) third person
19. 19.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The cat ___ quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) went (b) crept (c) had
21. 21.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Kitten on the Roof
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) The Mango Mystery (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Late Train
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (c) Did you know our school has a secret door?
30. 30.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The tiny ant carried a crumb.” (a) ant (b) tiny (c) carried
31. 31.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the beach (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) one hot afternoon
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
33. 33.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
34. 34.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The sparrows ___ on my window sill.” (a) chirp (b) splash (c) thud
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
37. 37.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “helicopter”? (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Manav (b) Vihaan (c) Lakshmi
40. 40.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Fallen Sparrow

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