Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 885 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   A fairy gives a poor weaver three wishes, but each wish has a catch. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
2. 2.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “The lazy cow chews and chews” (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 8
3. 3.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
4. 4.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Tenzin (b) Sneha (c) Dev
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   An enchanted mango tree grants one wish to whoever is kind to it. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
6. 6.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
7. 7.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Farhan tied his shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) first person (b) third person
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
11. 11.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The camera went ___ at the party.” (a) hiss (b) click (c) sizzle
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
13. 13.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) My story is about a day at school.
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Hee hee, stop tickling me, giggled Saanvi. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Saanvi. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Saanvi.
15. 15.What makes the sound “chirp”? (a) a rooster (b) a sparrow (c) a bee
16. 16.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one bright morning (b) on bake sale day (c) during the Christmas holidays
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) Do not make fun of others. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Keep your promises.
19. 19.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) clues to follow (c) surviving a storm or a flood
20. 20.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) exploring wild places
21. 21.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) Kabir (b) Farhan (c) Joseph
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
23. 23.What kind of story is this?
    A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
25. 25.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Manav shared his umbrella with a friend.” (a) third person (b) first person
26. 26.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
28. 28.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is scared? (a) Neel was scared. (b) Neel’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet. (c) Neel sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) The window is opened to let it out
34. 34.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Science Day (b) one sunny morning (c) on Annual Day
35. 35.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the colony park (b) his hill village (c) the music school
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.

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