Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 798 · 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 is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
2. 2.Which strong verb means “walked in a slow, relaxed way”? (a) tossed (b) strolled (c) peered
3. 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (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.
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
5. 5.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
7. 7.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) A Puppy in the Storm
8. 8.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) one summer holiday (c) her flat in Pune
9. 9.Which word fits the gap best?
   “My best friend is moving away,” ___ Zoya. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Leaky Boat (c) The Shy Singer
11. 11.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (c) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight.
12. 12.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The steel plate hit the stone floor with a clang.” (a) clang (b) stone (c) plate
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Hippo and the Giraffe
14. 14.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) Every Drop Counts (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Kitten on the Roof
15. 15.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The motorbike went vroom down the road.” (a) road (b) vroom (c) motorbike
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (b) Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
17. 17.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) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened.
18. 18.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Snake in the Shed
19. 19.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is cold? (a) Manav counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (b) Manav was cold. (c) Manav rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.
20. 20.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk? (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
21. 21.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
22. 22.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is angry? (a) Maria’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists. (b) Maria was angry. (c) Maria dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.
23. 23.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Fatima. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) asked
24. 24.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) exploring wild places (b) an evil spell to break (c) a detective or suspects
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Keep your promises. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
29. 29.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Dad gave a loud achoo in the dusty room.” (a) room (b) achoo (c) dusty
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
31. 31.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ishaan was really scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
36. 36.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
37. 37.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) rickety
38. 38.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.

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