Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 861 · 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 title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Wishing Well of Gold (b) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (c) The Cave Explorers
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
3. 3.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (b) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
4. 4.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) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   The cook mixes up sugar and salt, and the guests pull silly faces. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) funny story
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) on a long car trip (c) the art room
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
8. 8.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The little lamb gave a soft ___.” (a) crunch (b) baa (c) vroom
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
10. 10.Which word rhymes with “sun”? (a) run (b) knee (c) plain
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
12. 12.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) The Lucky Marble (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
13. 13.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Burping Buffalo (b) Who Took the Trophy? (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
14. 14.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” ___ Sahil. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fluffy (b) good (c) nice
18. 18.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Appa (b) Anjali (c) Manav
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
20. 20.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Saanvi helped her father wash the car.” (a) first person (b) third person
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Lazy Bullock
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bean seed does not sprout (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) The torn page is mended with tape
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) gloomy (b) nice (c) fine
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
28. 28.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) ran (b) did (c) raced
30. 30.Which strong verb means “laughed in a light, silly way”? (a) giggled (b) crept (c) leapt
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (c) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha.
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
35. 35.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) a puzzle to solve (c) fairies, giants or dragons
36. 36.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) one Monday morning (b) one quiet Sunday (c) one summer holiday
37. 37.Which word rhymes with “dish”? (a) far (b) swish (c) mouse
38. 38.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) came (c) cleaned
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The children played cricket after school.

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