Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 852 · 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 sentence shows the problem?
   One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) Her train was three hours late. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is sad? (a) Tenzin was sad. (b) Tenzin beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (c) Tenzin sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.
3. 3.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Diya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) sad (b) scared (c) happy
4. 4.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Squirrel’s Store
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Tara?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) selfish (b) careless (c) patient
7. 7.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “The village well has dried up” (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Dry Well
8. 8.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Slipped Chain (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) Lost at the Fair
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) first person (b) third person
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) scared (b) happy (c) hungry
11. 11.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Rohan (b) Uncle Jacob (c) Simran
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    ___, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Nisha hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) showing (b) telling
15. 15.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a leaking tap (b) a cow (c) a microwave
16. 16.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) went (b) walked (c) strolled
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
18. 18.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
19. 19.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) Gita (b) Tanmay (c) Arjun
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
21. 21.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
23. 23.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
    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) hard-working (b) rude (c) lazy
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Maria stamped her foot and slammed the door.” (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
27. 27.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “We heard a loud knock at the front door.” (a) front (b) knock (c) door
28. 28.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Shy Singer (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) Whose Puppy?
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (b) The Little Eagle (c) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm
32. 32.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 school hall (b) the wedding hall (c) his rooftop
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is bored? (a) Zoya sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing. (b) Zoya was bored. (c) Zoya sighed and flipped through the same comic again.
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Do not tell anyone about the party,” ___ Maria. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) asked
35. 35.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Manav sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) cold (b) hungry (c) sad
36. 36.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a magic object (b) a detective or suspects (c) surviving a storm or a flood
37. 37.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant?
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) good (b) okay (c) rickety
39. 39.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the bakery (b) the beach (c) the city fair
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The blooming garden smelled of roses.” (a) smelled (b) blooming (c) garden

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