Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 865 · 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 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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
2. 2.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Farhan cycled to the market with his cousin.” (a) first person (b) third person
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
4. 4.Which strong verb could replace “held” in this sentence?
   “Diya held her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) sprinkled (b) nibbled (c) clutched
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Hasty Squirrel (b) The Jealous Crow (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Pooja is hungry? (a) Pooja was hungry. (b) Tears filled Pooja’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (c) Pooja licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
7. 7.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Who Took the Trophy? (b) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (c) Escape from Crocodile River
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
9. 9.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “umbrella”? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2
10. 10.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Ayaan (b) Maa (c) Rohan
11. 11.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one sunny morning (b) on a festive night (c) one windy afternoon
12. 12.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) narrow (b) okay (c) nice
13. 13.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day?
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
15. 15.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Ten Giggling Goats (b) Climb to the Clouds (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
16. 16.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) rough (b) okay (c) fine
17. 17.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
18. 18.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) spoke (b) shouted (c) went
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) the other birds (b) the young cuckoo (c) the snake
20. 20.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun was angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The alarm button brings help
22. 22.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
23. 23.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Shy Singer (b) The Late Train (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
24. 24.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Joseph (b) Nisha (c) Rocky
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The patchwork quilt covered the bed.” (a) covered (b) patchwork (c) quilt
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The stale bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) stale (b) bread (c) crumbled
28. 28.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    ___, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (b) Big drops of rain began to fall. (c) The fish in the pond began to sing.
31. 31.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Joseph tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (c) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.
32. 32.Read the story. Which word best describes Yash?
    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) lazy (b) helpful (c) unkind
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
35. 35.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We fed our goldfish before school. (b) I fed my goldfish before school. (c) Dev fed his goldfish before school.
36. 36.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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 Missing Tiffin (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
38. 38.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) My Dog Ate My Rangoli
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Believe in yourself. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Diya ___ her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) clutched (b) went (c) held

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