Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 856 · 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. Where does it take place?
   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. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) the village pond (b) the village square (c) the music room
2. 2.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) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) on her birthday morning (b) on Sports Day (c) one windy afternoon
4. 4.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
   “The hungry boy ate all the samosas in a minute.” (a) gobbled (b) crept (c) sobbed
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) kind (c) hoot
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to brush your teeth:
   First, wet your toothbrush.
   Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
   ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
   Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
7. 7.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) Arjun (b) Gita (c) Tanmay
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ baby giggled in the cot.” (a) good (b) chubby (c) nice
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to bake a cake:
   ___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
   Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
   Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
   Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
10. 10.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) look – plain (b) dish – book (c) look – book
11. 11.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (b) Stranded on Storm Island (c) Who Took the Trophy?
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Keep your promises.
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is scared? (a) Aarav rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (b) Aarav was scared. (c) Aarav’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Kabir. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
17. 17.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
18. 18.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his rooftop (b) the school library (c) the school garden
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sticky jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) sticky (b) dripped (c) jalebis
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A smiling jackal offered a hen some sweet berries if she would come out of the coop at night. The hen stayed inside. In the morning she saw the jackal’s sharp teeth by the fence, and the hen learnt that sweet words can hide a trick. (a) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
21. 21.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Vihaan. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
22. 22.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Find an old sock.
23. 23.Which word rhymes with “white”? (a) night (b) cold (c) key
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
25. 25.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) one misty dawn (b) on a crowded evening (c) one Monday morning
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
27. 27.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Kabir (b) Nisha (c) Farhan
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) stared (b) went (c) looked
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
30. 30.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) on Annual Day (b) in the dry season (c) one spring morning
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
32. 32.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Nisha (b) Mr Bose (c) Aisha
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (b) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) good (b) nice (c) cuddly
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
37. 37.Read the story. What is the problem 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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
38. 38.Read the story. When 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) on a Wednesday evening (b) on a festive night (c) on a long car trip
39. 39.What makes the sound “thud”? (a) a heavy bag falling (b) pakoras in hot oil (c) an owl
40. 40.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Silent Microphone

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