Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 889 · 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 is the best solution to this problem?
   “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
2. 2.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (c) Journey to the Snowy Peak
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
4. 4.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Be grateful to those who help you.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Rude Buffalo
5. 5.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one summer holiday (b) early one Saturday (c) on a Wednesday evening
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Nisha (b) Sahil (c) Mrs Bose
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The flames grew taller and brighter. (b) The candles blew back at Zoya. (c) The little flames went out.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   A magic seed grows a ladder of flowers up to the fairy kingdom. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
11. 11.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) fish – kite (b) light – coat (c) light – kite
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform.
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) It is built higher up with a moat
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Rohan (b) Arjun (c) Uncle Jacob
16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
17. 17.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) baa (c) kind
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (b) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
20. 20.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
    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) lazy (b) clever (c) greedy
21. 21.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The bees buzz around the mango flowers.” (a) flowers (b) bees (c) buzz
22. 22.What kind of story is this?
    Who switched the labels on all the jars in the shop? Zoya finds out. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
23. 23.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) grass (b) tickled (c) feathery
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) silly mix-ups (c) a magic object
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Mumble the most important words.
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) Tara (b) Joseph (c) Mr Das
30. 30.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cheeky monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) monkey (b) cheeky (c) stole
32. 32.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his hill village (b) his classroom (c) the wedding hall
33. 33.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
35. 35.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young kingfisher dived at every ripple and caught nothing. Its mother sat still on a branch and waited until a fish swam close. The young kingfisher learnt to wait, and soon caught a fish too. (a) its mother (b) the frog (c) the young kingfisher
36. 36.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ishaan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) bored (b) happy (c) tired
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) The parcel ran away down the road. (b) Mum opened the door and signed for it. (c) Mum flew out of the window.

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