Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 832 · 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 steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is sad? (a) Sahil stamped his foot and slammed the door. (b) Tears filled Sahil’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (c) Sahil was sad.
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) one cloudy evening (b) on a long car trip (c) one stormy night
4. 4.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
5. 5.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Dev’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) showing (b) telling
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
7. 7.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Tuesday evening (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) the washroom
8. 8.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) clues to follow (c) brave escapes from danger
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is happy? (a) Priya grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Priya’s cheek. (c) Priya was happy.
10. 10.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) Who Took the Trophy? (c) Upside-Down Grandpa
11. 11.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
    “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) gulped (b) slammed (c) nibbled
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I shared my umbrella with a friend.” (a) third person (b) first person
13. 13.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Enchanted Mango Tree (b) Upside-Down Grandpa (c) The Clue in the Old Diary
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) muttered (b) tossed (c) sipped
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
16. 16.Read the story. Which word best describes Meher?
    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) lazy (b) brave (c) careless
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He stopped the bus. (b) The traffic light got on the bus. (c) He drove faster through the crossing.
18. 18.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Imran packed his bag for the school trip.” (a) third person (b) first person
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Help, the boat is sinking” shouted Maria. (b) “Help, the boat is sinking”! shouted Maria. (c) “Help, the boat is sinking!” shouted Maria.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (b) The ball turned into a balloon. (c) He caught a fish instead of the ball.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass broke into many pieces. (b) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass turned into a mango.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I have lost my favourite teddy,” ___ Ishaan. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
28. 28.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Kavya (b) Diya (c) Coach Iqbal
29. 29.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The little lamb gave a soft ___.” (a) honk (b) roar (c) baa
30. 30.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
31. 31.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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
32. 32.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) the tiger (b) the rabbit (c) the squirrel
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
34. 34.What kind of story is this?
    A secret code on the back of a photo leads to a hidden key. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret___” whispered Kavya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
36. 36.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My goldfish has gone missing,” ___ Arjun. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
37. 37.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) a lane in Kochi (b) his rooftop (c) the back yard
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mix up the order of events.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water

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