Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 804 · 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 fable teaches this moral?
   “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Little Eagle
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Slipped Chain
3. 3.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) The Windy Rangoli (b) The Lost Earring (c) Every Drop Counts
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Fatima gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut.” (a) happy (b) hungry (c) scared
6. 6.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
7. 7.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) The Mango Mystery
8. 8.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) lion (b) mighty (c) roar
9. 9.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “I bit the crisp papad with a crunch.” (a) papad (b) crunch (c) crisp
10. 10.What kind of story is this?
    Two cousins explore a deep cave and must escape before the tide comes in. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
12. 12.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kabir finished his jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) Dev finished his jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) a magic object (c) a dangerous journey
15. 15.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) sour (b) nice (c) okay
16. 16.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (c) They turned the big blue splash into a lake.
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud”, sobbed Ananya. (b) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” sobbed Ananya. (c) I dropped my ice cream in the mud, sobbed Ananya.
21. 21.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) his hill village (b) the colony park (c) the village pond
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
24. 24.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Kiran (b) Nisha (c) Vihaan
25. 25.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) had (b) munched (c) ate
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Do not waste what you have.
29. 29.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his rooftop (b) the back yard (c) a tall building
30. 30.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Bholu (b) Priya (c) Arjun
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
32. 32.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Forgive those who say sorry. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
33. 33.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It barked happily when the family came back. (b) It cooked dinner for the family. (c) It drove to the office instead.
35. 35.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) far – blouse (b) house – blouse (c) house – cake
36. 36.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Simran felt very tired.” (a) telling (b) showing
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) had (b) muddy (c) pond
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
39. 39.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) sleek (b) zoomed (c) car
40. 40.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Imran (b) Farhan (c) Kavya

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