Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 790 · 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 means “moved on hands and knees”? (a) crawled (b) tumbled (c) giggled
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
3. 3.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The mouse ___ the corner of the cheese.” (a) nibbled (b) ate (c) got
6. 6.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the village pond (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) the sports ground
7. 7.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) Gita (b) Tanmay (c) Imran
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
9. 9.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) one windy afternoon (b) one quiet Sunday (c) one foggy morning
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The children played cricket after school.
11. 11.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) a new school (b) the school library (c) the colony park
12. 12.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tara is happy? (a) Tara was happy. (b) Tara’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (c) Tara beamed and hugged everyone in sight.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
15. 15.What kind of story is this?
    A team climbs a snowy mountain as a storm blows in. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
17. 17.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kabir felt very sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
18. 18.What kind of story is this?
    The laddoos keep vanishing from the kitchen, and nobody knows who is taking them. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
21. 21.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Dry Well
22. 22.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.” (a) third person (b) first person
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) quickly (c) knock
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
25. 25.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (b) Vihaan cycled to the market with his cousin. (c) I cycled to the market with my cousin.
26. 26.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) Every Drop Counts (c) Stuck in the Lift
27. 27.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Manav packed his bag for the school trip. (b) I packed my bag for the school trip. (c) Rohan packed his bag for the school trip.
28. 28.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
29. 29.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Riya’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) cold (b) hungry (c) happy
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
31. 31.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
32. 32.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) head – bread (b) wing – bread (c) head – key
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    ___, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is tired? (a) Aarav was tired. (b) Aarav could barely keep his eyes open at dinner. (c) Aarav’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Imran’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) sad (b) cold (c) angry
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
39. 39.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) gentle (c) honk
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) His running shoes are the wrong size

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