Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 820 · 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 feature of a funny story? (a) a detective or suspects (b) characters doing daft things (c) magic, spells or wishes
2. 2.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Mr Khan (b) Dev (c) Joseph
3. 3.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) oink (b) roar (c) beep
4. 4.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) Lost at the Fair (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Ball in the Pond
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
6. 6.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” ___ Maria. (a) whispered (b) asked (c) shouted
7. 7.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the snail (b) the beetle (c) the frog
8. 8.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
   “The lost calf walked through the fields.” (a) wandered (b) soared (c) clutched
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Ungrateful Camel
10. 10.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Tara. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
12. 12.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) careless (b) greedy (c) gentle
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
16. 16.Which word rhymes with “fish”? (a) mouse (b) fly (c) swish
17. 17.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) one bright morning (b) one sunny morning (c) on a Wednesday evening
18. 18.Read the story. Which word best describes Saanvi?
    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) lazy (b) helpful (c) careless
19. 19.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
20. 20.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
21. 21.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
23. 23.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I lost my pencil box on the bus.” (a) first person (b) third person
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Gita (b) Aarav (c) Tanmay
25. 25.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Slipped Chain (c) Shadows in the Dark
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) soared (b) blazed (c) peered
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The Silent Microphone (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Sandcastle
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The children played cricket after school.
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My sandcastle got washed away___” sobbed Maria. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is cold? (a) Imran was cold. (b) Imran’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap. (c) Imran laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children went to school as usual. (b) The school building went on holiday. (c) The children cheered with joy.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. (b) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (c) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big!
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) the sparrow (b) the peacock (c) the tiger
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch

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