Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 826 · 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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) A long snake was curled up near the door. (b) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
3. 3.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Zoya found a shell and kept it in her pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket.
4. 4.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Many hands make light work.
5. 5.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Manav (b) Mr Das (c) Farhan
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “laughed” in this sentence?
   “The girls laughed at the funny cartoon.” (a) trudged (b) sipped (c) giggled
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Clue in the Old Diary (b) Across the Desert by Camel (c) The Wishing Well of Gold
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
10. 10.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Practice makes perfect. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
12. 12.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is happy? (a) Farhan was happy. (b) Farhan laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (c) Farhan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.
14. 14.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Meera’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.” (a) showing (b) telling
15. 15.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Who Took the Trophy? (b) The Vanishing Cricket Bat (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He closed his eyes to read better. (b) The print grew bigger by itself. (c) He put on his reading glasses.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
18. 18.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
19. 19.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
21. 21.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the town hall (b) one Monday morning (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
26. 26.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) The Sandcastle (c) Some Things That Happened
27. 27.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) spread (b) shimmering (c) peacock
28. 28.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I packed my bag for the school trip. (b) Imran packed his bag for the school trip. (c) Sahil packed his bag for the school trip.
29. 29.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) Lost at the Fair
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The microwave gave a ___ when the milk was hot.” (a) beep (b) vroom (c) drip
34. 34.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Read the story. Which word best describes Riya?
    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) careless (b) polite (c) lazy
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not show off.” (a) The Sparrow Who Forgave (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) Two Monkeys and a Mango
39. 39.Which strong verb could replace “put” in this sentence?
    “Nani put sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) sprinkled (b) nibbled (c) sobbed
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next

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