Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 835 · 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. When does it take place?
   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 Science Day (b) on Craft Day (c) early one Saturday
2. 2.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) Some Things That Happened
3. 3.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
4. 4.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.
   Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
   ___, drop it in the post box. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
5. 5.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) first person (b) third person
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
7. 7.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) reflected (b) glassy (c) lake
8. 8.Which word rhymes with “fold”? (a) head (b) rake (c) gold
9. 9.Which strong verb means “threw with great force”? (a) plunged (b) hurled (c) wandered
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, 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) Then (c) Finally
11. 11.Which word rhymes with “goat”? (a) old (b) boat (c) train
12. 12.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
13. 13.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Nisha heard her name on the loudspeaker. (b) Dev heard his name on the loudspeaker. (c) I heard my name on the loudspeaker.
14. 14.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” ___ Neel. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
15. 15.What makes the sound “click”? (a) a cow (b) a camera (c) the wind
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
17. 17.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) the farmer (b) the bat (c) the lazy bullock
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Do not give up on a friend. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
19. 19.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tree”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
22. 22.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) went (b) tiptoed (c) walked
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We watered our tulsi plant every morning. (b) I watered my tulsi plant every morning. (c) Imran watered his tulsi plant every morning.
27. 27.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) fluffy
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) burned (b) blazed (c) went
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) icy
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
32. 32.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) It is built higher up with a moat
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
34. 34.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (b) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket. (c) Manav found a shell and kept it in his pocket.
35. 35.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one summer holiday (b) early one Saturday (c) on a long car trip
36. 36.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) the beach (b) the village square (c) his rooftop
37. 37.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Little ants march on (b) The baby laughs at the moon (c) Mangoes in the sun
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
39. 39.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I painted my room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
40. 40.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) the school gate (b) the front step (c) the wedding hall

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