Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 822 · 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 good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
2. 2.Read the story. Which word best describes Isha?
   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) friendly (b) lazy (c) greedy
3. 3.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
4. 4.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (b) Sahil cycled to the market with his cousin. (c) I cycled to the market with my cousin.
5. 5.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
8. 8.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a greeting card:
   First, fold a sheet of card in half.
   ___, draw a picture on the front.
   Next, write a message inside.
   Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) A long snake was curled up near the door.
12. 12.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “elephant”? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) He found it by a stream and gently led it back.
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
15. 15.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The oranges ___ out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) fell (b) made (c) tumbled
16. 16.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Pooja dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) angry (b) cold (c) tired
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
18. 18.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Zoya packed her bag for the school trip. (b) We packed our bag for the school trip. (c) I packed my bag for the school trip.
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) Do not make fun of others. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Always tell the truth.
21. 21.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The Lucky Marble (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Muddy Uniform
22. 22.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
    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) hard-working (b) rude (c) selfish
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We opened our lunch box and smiled. (b) Farhan opened his lunch box and smiled. (c) I opened my lunch box and smiled.
24. 24.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) the frog (b) the zebra (c) the tortoise
25. 25.What kind of story is this?
    A giant lives in a castle of sugar high above the clouds. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A bean seed does not sprout (c) She is too shy to sing in front of others
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Kavya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) A lift stops between two floors (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The alarm button brings help
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Neel?
    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) greedy (b) calm (c) rude
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    ___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
31. 31.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) happy (c) ding-dong
32. 32.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Shy Singer (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Spelling Bee
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is sad? (a) Yash was sad. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Yash’s cheek. (c) Yash froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.
34. 34.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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 Sandcastle (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Missing Tiffin
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Kabir. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
37. 37.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Whose Puppy? (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) What Happened Next and Then After
38. 38.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aarav dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) happy (b) angry (c) tired
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
40. 40.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Farhan’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again.” (a) cold (b) happy (c) tired

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