Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 845 · 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 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 Forgotten Homework (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Snake in the Shed
2. 2.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Neel (b) Kavya (c) Kunal
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
4. 4.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Diya kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) sad (b) hungry (c) cold
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
6. 6.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) Aisha (b) Zoya (c) Mr Khan
7. 7.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) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
8. 8.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) had (b) walked (c) staggered
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Sandcastle (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Runaway Goat
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ant carried a crumb.” (a) nice (b) good (c) tiny
12. 12.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Why was the old well glowing at midnight?
13. 13.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
14. 14.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy’s wand turns a pumpkin cart into a golden chariot. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
16. 16.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.” (a) third person (b) first person
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) the railway station (b) the wedding hall (c) the science fair
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is scared? (a) Ananya was scared. (b) Tears filled Ananya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (c) Ananya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked.
19. 19.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
20. 20.Which word rhymes with “boat”? (a) knee (b) float (c) hook
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is scared? (a) Riya was scared. (b) Riya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Riya’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.
22. 22.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Dev (b) Officer Kaur (c) Aryan
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (c) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”.
24. 24.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun felt very sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
25. 25.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The snake gave an angry hiss and slid away.” (a) snake (b) angry (c) hiss
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
27. 27.Which word rhymes with “wing”? (a) pie (b) old (c) ring
28. 28.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) The Broken Swing (c) What Happened Next and Then After
29. 29.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fluffy (b) curled (c) kitten
30. 30.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I hid my diary under the pillow.” (a) third person (b) first person
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My goldfish has gone missing,” ___ Kabir. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
33. 33.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
34. 34.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Manav beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) showing (b) telling
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose” giggled Neel. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Neel. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Neel.
36. 36.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Rain taps on the roof (b) A brown sparrow builds a nest (c) The kite string tugs at my hand
37. 37.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Who would steal a whole bus? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
38. 38.What kind of story is this?
    A girl journeys deep into the Sundarbans to rescue a tiger cub. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
39. 39.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book

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