Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 829 · 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 word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) curled (b) kitten (c) fluffy
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
3. 3.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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Imran. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) giggled
5. 5.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Dev felt very bored.” (a) telling (b) showing
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
7. 7.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
8. 8.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) the lion (b) the young deer (c) the old turtle
9. 9.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Enchanted Mango Tree (b) Rafting Down the Wild River (c) Across the Desert by Camel
10. 10.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) a magic object
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the muddy lane (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) one breezy evening
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
14. 14.Read the story. Which word best describes Tenzin?
    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) caring (b) selfish (c) lazy
15. 15.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) Do not show off. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Do not waste what you have.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
17. 17.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) the tortoise (b) the lion (c) the deer
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Rahul?
    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) lazy (b) rude (c) creative
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
21. 21.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Write a message inside.
22. 22.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I wrote a letter to my grandmother. (b) We wrote a letter to our grandmother. (c) Kabir wrote a letter to his grandmother.
23. 23.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) the camel (b) the boy (c) the tiger
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
25. 25.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The raindrops went ___ on the roof.” (a) moo (b) achoo (c) pitter-patter
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) floated (b) clouds (c) puffy
27. 27.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ishaan helped his father wash the car. (b) Kavya helped her father wash the car. (c) I helped my father wash the car.
28. 28.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Joseph. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
29. 29.Which word rhymes with “light”? (a) cook (b) night (c) tree
30. 30.Which strong verb means “held on tightly”? (a) clutched (b) dashed (c) tiptoed
31. 31.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Ishaan found a shell and kept it in his pocket.” (a) third person (b) first person
32. 32.Which word rhymes with “fold”? (a) old (b) house (c) rain
33. 33.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Kavya’s cheek.” (a) sad (b) scared (c) happy
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young camel carried heavy loads every day while the older camels rested. In the great desert race, it was the strongest of all and won the golden bell. The young camel learnt that hard work brings its reward. (a) Hard work brings its reward. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Good manners win friends.
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) ate (b) got (c) gobbled
37. 37.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
39. 39.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) spread (b) shimmering (c) peacock
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car”! shouted Yash. (b) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Yash. (c) “Watch out for that car” shouted Yash.

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