Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 807 · 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.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
3. 3.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
   “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) wandered (b) nibbled (c) blazed
4. 4.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
   “After the race, Kabir drank a whole bottle of water.” (a) whispered (b) leapt (c) gulped
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
8. 8.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the washroom (b) the back yard (c) a new school
9. 9.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one spring afternoon (b) on Sports Day (c) on her birthday morning
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
11. 11.Read the story. Which word best describes Diya?
    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) greedy (b) rude (c) kind
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
13. 13.Which word rhymes with “head”? (a) fish (b) jog (c) bread
14. 14.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
15. 15.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) unkind (b) careless (c) gentle
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun was scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
18. 18.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
19. 19.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Diyas glow at night” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
20. 20.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
21. 21.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) an evil spell to break (c) a detective or suspects
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Hard work brings its reward. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
24. 24.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
25. 25.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) one foggy morning (b) one quiet Sunday (c) on a busy Monday
26. 26.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Maria licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) telling (b) showing
27. 27.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one Sunday evening (b) Homework is left at home (c) the village square
28. 28.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Yash. (b) Why is the sky blue? asked Yash. (c) “Why is the sky blue” asked Yash.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
30. 30.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
31. 31.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” ___ Farhan. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) puffy (b) fine (c) okay
33. 33.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Cookie Stall
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
35. 35.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 beach (b) a new school (c) the village square
36. 36.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
37. 37.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) The Runaway Goat (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Lucky Marble
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
39. 39.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
40. 40.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Meera counted the coins in her piggy bank.” (a) first person (b) third person

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