Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 873 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
2. 2.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.” (a) first person (b) third person
3. 3.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
5. 5.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Enchanted Mango Tree (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
7. 7.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to pack a school bag:
   First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
   Then, find the books for each class.
   ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
   Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
11. 11.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) The Leaky Boat (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Missing Tiffin
12. 12.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
13. 13.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one spring afternoon (b) on the first day of school (c) early one Saturday
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) Did you know our school has a secret door? (c) My story is about a day at school.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite came down as a parrot. (b) The kite tied itself to the string again. (c) The kite drifted away over the rooftops.
18. 18.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The cow gave a long moo from the shed.” (a) shed (b) moo (c) cow
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) made (b) shouted (c) spoke
21. 21.What kind of story is this?
    Who switched the labels on all the jars in the shop? Zoya finds out. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
22. 22.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) the parrot (b) the hen (c) the zebra
23. 23.Which word fits the gap best?
    “How many stars are in the sky?” ___ Maria. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The baby ___ across the carpet to her toy.” (a) moved (b) crawled (c) had
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. (a) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
26. 26.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) her balcony (b) the town hall (c) a lane in Kochi
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
28. 28.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the baby is sleeping, whispered Rohan. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Rohan. (c) “Shh, the baby is sleeping”, whispered Rohan.
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Shy Singer (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
31. 31.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 butterfly is trapped at a window (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Roll it into a ball.
35. 35.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (b) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (b) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass turned into a mango. (b) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
40. 40.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) exploring wild places (c) clues to follow

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