Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 869 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets?
3. 3.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Upside-Down Grandpa (b) The Clue in the Old Diary (c) Stranded on Storm Island
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) The Lost Earring (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Did you know our school has a secret door? (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) How do you catch a cloud in a jar?
6. 6.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
7. 7.What kind of story is this?
   A spell makes a lazy prince sleep until someone wishes him awake. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) The tree shook Riya back. (b) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (c) Apples fell from the mango tree.
10. 10.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Rafting Down the Wild River (b) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
11. 11.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 city fair (b) the bakery (c) her building
12. 12.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 old swing had cracked in two. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) nice (b) okay (c) fluffy
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground.
18. 18.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost child ___ until his mother found him.” (a) went (b) sobbed (c) cried
19. 19.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) moo (b) pencil (c) mango
20. 20.Which strong verb means “looked for a long time without moving”? (a) crawled (b) tossed (c) stared
21. 21.Read the story. Which word best describes Saanvi?
    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) selfish (b) unkind (c) helpful
22. 22.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Morning bells ring out” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
23. 23.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
24. 24.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Story About the Thing (c) This Is My Story
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) rough (b) good (c) nice
26. 26.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) Ananya (b) Riya (c) Rocky
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The blooming garden smelled of roses.” (a) garden (b) blooming (c) smelled
29. 29.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Mr Das (b) Vihaan (c) Saanvi
30. 30.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) Farhan (b) Aisha (c) Kabir
31. 31.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) a magic object (c) a puzzle to solve
32. 32.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Nisha (b) Mrs Sen (c) Sahil
33. 33.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it time for lunch yet___” asked Nisha. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
34. 34.Read the story. Which word best describes Aryan?
    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) honest (b) selfish (c) greedy
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) peered (b) did (c) looked
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Imran (b) Zubin (c) Kiara
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tara’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet.” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.What makes the sound “oink”? (a) a bee (b) a cow (c) a pig
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Hard work brings its reward. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.

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