Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 842 · 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. How is the problem solved?
   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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
2. 2.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (b) Kavya cycled to the market with her cousin. (c) I cycled to the market with my cousin.
3. 3.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Zoya (b) Pooja (c) Ms Fernandes
4. 4.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Kitten on the Roof
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
6. 6.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Nisha. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
7. 7.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
8. 8.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) third person (b) first person
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “A tear rolled slowly down Rohan’s cheek.” (a) bored (b) tired (c) sad
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
11. 11.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Joseph. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over.
17. 17.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rickety ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) ladder (b) rickety (c) wobbled
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    ___, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
20. 20.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) spiky (b) nice (c) fine
21. 21.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) the school library (b) the highway (c) the garden shed
22. 22.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) chair (c) woof
23. 23.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The icy wind howled all night.” (a) wind (b) howled (c) icy
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
25. 25.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) Nani’s orchard (b) the wedding hall (c) the front step
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us keep the surprise a secret”, whispered Meera. (b) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Meera. (c) Let us keep the surprise a secret, whispered Meera.
27. 27.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
28. 28.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Priya watered her tulsi plant every morning. (b) I watered my tulsi plant every morning. (c) We watered our tulsi plant every morning.
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Mango Mystery (b) The Leaky Boat (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) Two Monkeys and a Mango (c) The Little Eagle
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
34. 34.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My goldfish has gone missing___” sobbed Aarav. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
35. 35.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) Patience brings good things. (b) Do not make fun of others. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, stop tickling me” giggled Kabir. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Kabir. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Kabir.
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
38. 38.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on bake sale day (b) on a festive night (c) one Sunday evening
39. 39.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) spoke (b) had (c) muttered

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