Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 893 · 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 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) the young kingfisher (b) its mother (c) the horse
2. 2.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
4. 4.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
5. 5.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
6. 6.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) The alarm button brings help (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A lift stops between two floors
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is tired? (a) Neel was tired. (b) Neel dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Neel sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
9. 9.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) one breezy evening (b) one sunny morning (c) one stormy night
10. 10.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “Grandpa walked through the park after dinner.” (a) blazed (b) strolled (c) grabbed
11. 11.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) early one Saturday (b) one bright morning (c) on a busy Monday
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir drummed his fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) tired (b) hungry (c) bored
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Fallen Sparrow
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
16. 16.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi drummed her fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) hungry (b) sad (c) bored
17. 17.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Farhan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) feathery (b) tickled (c) grass
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.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
21. 21.Read the story. Where 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) his classroom (b) the school bus (c) the school gate
22. 22.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is angry? (a) Ishaan was angry. (b) Ishaan could barely keep his eyes open at dinner. (c) Ishaan folded his arms and glared at his brother.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.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) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once.
25. 25.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a noisy drinker (b) a cow (c) a camera
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
27. 27.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
28. 28.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) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
29. 29.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The tiny ant carried a crumb.” (a) ant (b) tiny (c) carried
30. 30.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) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (c) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd.
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Blue Lake (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
32. 32.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) the tortoise (b) the frog (c) the cow
33. 33.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) a puzzle to solve (c) exploring wild places
34. 34.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 Lost Earring (b) The Dry Well (c) The Mango Mystery
35. 35.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.
36. 36.What kind of story is this?
    A wizard’s magic carpet carries a shepherd girl to a giant’s palace. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is bored? (a) Farhan counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (b) Farhan was bored. (c) Farhan gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.

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