Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 810 · 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 sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
2. 2.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Maria (b) Mr Bose (c) Simran
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) It rained all night in our town.
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
6. 6.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) walked (b) tiptoed (c) did
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
9. 9.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Dry Well (b) Some Things That Happened (c) This Is My Story
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) The alarm button brings help (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
12. 12.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A boat starts to leak
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk straight across the road. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
15. 15.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 Runaway Goat (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) Every Drop Counts
16. 16.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “My kitten sleeps in the sun” (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 8
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Grab the rope! shouted Simran. (b) “Grab the rope”! shouted Simran. (c) “Grab the rope!” shouted Simran.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk turned sour. (b) The milk changed into orange juice. (c) The milk became sweeter and fresher.
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
21. 21.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mrs Sen (b) Ananya (c) Nisha
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
23. 23.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) the wedding hall (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) her building
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) It rained all night in our town.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) garden (b) tall (c) buzz
29. 29.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
30. 30.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Vihaan (b) Tenzin (c) Ananya
31. 31.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) her balcony (b) the vegetable market (c) the railway station
32. 32.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
33. 33.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a festive night (b) one cloudy evening (c) one Monday morning
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
35. 35.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which strong verb means “threw lightly”? (a) dashed (b) blazed (c) tossed
39. 39.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “cucumber”? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2
40. 40.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Imran shared his umbrella with a friend. (b) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (c) Rohan shared his umbrella with a friend.

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