Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 791 · 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.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
2. 2.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (c) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum.
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to send a letter:
   First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
   ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
   Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
4. 4.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Write a message inside.
5. 5.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
6. 6.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Upside-Down Grandpa (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) Rafting Down the Wild River
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Ananya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) hungry (b) bored (c) cold
8. 8.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Kavya (b) Maa (c) Saanvi
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
10. 10.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Ishaan counted the coins in his piggy bank.” (a) first person (b) third person
11. 11.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
12. 12.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the backwaters (b) the school garden (c) a tall building
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) tickled (b) grass (c) feathery
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Aisha (b) Moti (c) Dev
16. 16.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Pooja stamped her foot and slammed the door.” (a) bored (b) cold (c) angry
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The mouse ___ the corner of the cheese.” (a) ate (b) nibbled (c) made
18. 18.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
19. 19.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is happy? (a) Aarav was happy. (b) Aarav sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (c) Aarav hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
20. 20.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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
22. 22.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
23. 23.Read the story. Which word best describes Rahul?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) selfish (b) greedy (c) creative
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the colony park (b) the school hall (c) the village pond
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aarav (b) Kiran (c) Kavya
27. 27.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
28. 28.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
29. 29.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) silly mix-ups (c) an evil spell to break
30. 30.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Blue Lake (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) A Puppy in the Storm
32. 32.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 earring was shining beside the flower stand. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) Every Drop Counts (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Snake in the Shed
36. 36.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
37. 37.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
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (b) The water spilled over the top. (c) The water climbed back into the jug.

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