Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 83 · 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.Read the story. Which word best describes Tanmay?
   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) unkind (b) careless (c) grateful
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
3. 3.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Vihaan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) angry (b) tired (c) happy
4. 4.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) the buffalo (b) the goat (c) the horse
5. 5.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) the front step (b) the music room (c) the school bus
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is happy? (a) Manav was happy. (b) Manav rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Manav hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
8. 8.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (c) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Sandcastle (c) Lost at the Fair
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “How many stars are in the sky___” asked Meera. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
13. 13.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Secret of the Locked Room (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) Across the Desert by Camel
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Dry Well (c) A Puppy in the Storm
15. 15.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) fine (b) blooming (c) nice
16. 16.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kangaroo”? (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is cold? (a) Nisha was cold. (b) Nisha sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing. (c) Nisha rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers.
18. 18.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
19. 19.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hen house flew away. (b) The hens locked the gate themselves. (c) The hens wandered out into the yard.
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ owl hooted from the branch.” (a) speckled (b) nice (c) fine
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The ducks ___ noisily near the pond.” (a) hoot (b) chirp (c) quack
23. 23.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The kite string tugs at my hand” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
26. 26.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The doorbell went ___ at noon.” (a) buzz (b) ding-dong (c) tick-tock
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) It rained all night in our town.
29. 29.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
30. 30.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Vihaan cycled to the market with his cousin. (b) Joseph cycled to the market with his cousin. (c) I cycled to the market with my cousin.
31. 31.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Find an old sock.
32. 32.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Homework is left at home
33. 33.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aarav climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets.” (a) first person (b) third person
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sneha is tired? (a) Sneha was tired. (b) Sneha rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers. (c) Sneha’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
37. 37.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Burping Buffalo (b) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
38. 38.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip
39. 39.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) in the dry season (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) her flat in Pune
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    ___, press the button to click the photo. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First

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