Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 862 · 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. 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) Aryan (b) Kabir (c) Farhan
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Sandcastle (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Spelling Bee
3. 3.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Story About the Thing (c) The Snake in the Shed
4. 4.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) yellow (b) window (c) hoot
7. 7.What kind of story is this?
   Two friends follow an old map on a long journey across the hills. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
8. 8.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
9. 9.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The speckled owl hooted from the branch.” (a) hooted (b) speckled (c) owl
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
12. 12.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Dadi (b) Diya (c) Simran
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The dry logs crackle in the campfire.” (a) dry (b) logs (c) crackle
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake”, whispered Pooja. (b) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake,” whispered Pooja. (c) Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake, whispered Pooja.
18. 18.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Dry Well (c) This Is My Story
19. 19.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) Upside-Down Grandpa (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
20. 20.What kind of story is this?
    A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
22. 22.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is scared? (a) Yash sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (b) Yash’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet. (c) Yash was scared.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Imran (b) Rohan (c) Kavya
25. 25.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
27. 27.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aryan (b) Ms Gill (c) Neel
28. 28.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
30. 30.What kind of story is this?
    A giant lives in a castle of sugar high above the clouds. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Vihaan beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) scared
32. 32.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Simran licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) showing (b) telling
33. 33.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.” (a) showing (b) telling
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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