Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 879 · 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. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) The microphone stops working before her song (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
6. 6.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
7. 7.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) jokes that make you laugh
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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.
9. 9.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The Cookie Stall (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Butterfly at the Window
10. 10.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 Monday morning (b) one windy afternoon (c) early one Saturday
11. 11.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) quack (c) happy
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
13. 13.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ishaan heard his name on the loudspeaker. (b) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (c) Nisha heard her name on the loudspeaker.
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
15. 15.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Run, the bus is leaving!” ___ Saanvi. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) giggled
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
17. 17.Which strong verb means “laughed in a light, silly way”? (a) nibbled (b) giggled (c) leapt
18. 18.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) The Dry Well (b) The Leaky Boat (c) The Ball in the Pond
19. 19.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) early one Saturday (b) during a dry summer (c) one busy morning
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
21. 21.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The balloon burst with a ___.” (a) woof (b) pop (c) chirp
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel folded his arms and glared at his brother.” (a) angry (b) cold (c) happy
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The batter froze into ice. (b) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (c) The dosa jumped back into the bowl.
26. 26.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (b) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
27. 27.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A parrot broke the sparrow’s nest by mistake and said sorry. The sparrow stayed angry for days and had no one to play with. At last she forgave the parrot. The sparrow learnt that forgiving felt better than sulking. (a) the sparrow (b) the lion (c) the parrot
28. 28.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) funny story
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
31. 31.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) Pooja (b) Farhan (c) Kabir
32. 32.What kind of story is this?
    A buffalo sits in the middle of the cricket pitch and will not budge. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
33. 33.What kind of story is this?
    A secret code on the back of a photo leads to a hidden key. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
34. 34.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
35. 35.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) unkind (b) greedy (c) calm
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
37. 37.What kind of story is this?
    A wizard’s magic carpet carries a shepherd girl to a giant’s palace. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
38. 38.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aarav hid his diary under the pillow. (b) I hid my diary under the pillow. (c) Pooja hid her diary under the pillow.
39. 39.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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