Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 844 · 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 is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is sad? (a) Nisha was sad. (b) Nisha licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Tears filled Nisha’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.
3. 3.What kind of story is this?
   The class hamster has vanished, and three pupils are suspects. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
4. 4.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.” (a) third person (b) first person
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) A snake is curled up in a shed (b) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) Every Drop Counts (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Late Train
11. 11.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
12. 12.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Khan (b) Aisha (c) Meera
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) My kitten sleeps in the sun (b) The wind plays with my long hair (c) A green parrot sings
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake,” whispered Maria. (b) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake” whispered Maria. (c) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake”, whispered Maria.
17. 17.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) the zebra (b) the hippo (c) the giraffe
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The doorbell went ___ at noon.” (a) hoot (b) drip (c) ding-dong
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
23. 23.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond.
24. 24.Which word rhymes with “day”? (a) night (b) clay (c) hat
25. 25.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the washroom (b) her flat in Pune (c) her balcony
26. 26.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The alarm button brings help (c) Homework is left at home
28. 28.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) The Leaky Boat (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Late Train
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
32. 32.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his rooftop (b) the garden shed (c) a lane in Kochi
33. 33.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Do not tell anyone about the party,” ___ Tara. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The icy wind howled all night.” (a) icy (b) howled (c) wind
35. 35.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) an evil spell to break (b) a dangerous journey (c) clues to follow
36. 36.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (a) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
37. 37.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) one quiet Sunday (b) one sunny morning (c) on a Tuesday evening
38. 38.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kavya brushed her teeth and went to bed. (b) I brushed my teeth and went to bed. (c) Manav brushed his teeth and went to bed.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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