Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 8 · 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.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
2. 2.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) kite (b) danced (c) colourful
4. 4.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is happy? (a) Ishaan’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again. (b) Ishaan grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (c) Ishaan was happy.
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) fine (b) icy (c) nice
6. 6.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is tired? (a) Aryan was tired. (b) Aryan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Aryan’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman grew bigger. (b) The snowman went to the beach. (c) Slowly the snowman melted.
11. 11.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (c) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic.
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The grumpy giant snored under the tree.” (a) giant (b) snored (c) grumpy
13. 13.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
14. 14.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tomato”? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
16. 16.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young kingfisher dived at every ripple and caught nothing. Its mother sat still on a branch and waited until a fish swam close. The young kingfisher learnt to wait, and soon caught a fish too. (a) its mother (b) the young kingfisher (c) the tiger
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby read the newspaper. (b) The baby cooked a big dinner. (c) The baby began to cry for milk.
18. 18.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one warm evening (b) on the first day of school (c) on a festive night
19. 19.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I wrote a letter to my grandmother. (b) Diya wrote a letter to her grandmother. (c) Dev wrote a letter to his grandmother.
20. 20.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
21. 21.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
23. 23.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aarav’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) tired
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) They put on the spare tyre together
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
29. 29.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
30. 30.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) crackle (b) river (c) gentle
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
32. 32.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) Homework is left at home
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is hungry? (a) Ishaan licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (b) Ishaan was hungry. (c) Ishaan’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again.
35. 35.Read the story. Which word best describes Simran?
    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) gentle (b) greedy (c) lazy
36. 36.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) the town hall (c) the bakery
37. 37.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The oranges ___ out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) tumbled (b) did (c) fell
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
40. 40.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook.

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