Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 896 · 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. How is the problem solved?
   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 pond is dug to catch the rain
2. 2.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Yash sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) sad (b) angry (c) tired
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
7. 7.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Aryan (b) Simran (c) Ms Gill
8. 8.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (b) Yash wrapped his gift in shiny paper. (c) Nisha wrapped her gift in shiny paper.
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the baby is sleeping, whispered Ishaan. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Ishaan. (c) “Shh, the baby is sleeping” whispered Ishaan.
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) A long snake was curled up near the door. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
13. 13.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) whoosh (b) tall (c) river
14. 14.What kind of story is this?
    Who switched the labels on all the jars in the shop? Zoya finds out. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The village well has dried up
17. 17.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Diya lit her diya on Diwali night. (b) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (c) Priya lit her diya on Diwali night.
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lake reflected the hills.” (a) fine (b) good (c) glassy
19. 19.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Silent Microphone (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) Untitled Story Number One
20. 20.Read the story. Which word best describes Tanmay?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) grateful
21. 21.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Homework is left at home (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) one windy afternoon
22. 22.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” ___ Rohan. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
23. 23.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
24. 24.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) sour (b) nice (c) fine
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) peacock (b) shimmering (c) spread
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
27. 27.Read the story. Where 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) the vegetable market (b) the colony park (c) his hill village
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
31. 31.Which word rhymes with “white”? (a) train (b) log (c) bright
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
33. 33.Which strong verb means “scattered tiny bits over something”? (a) sprinkled (b) tumbled (c) grabbed
34. 34.What makes the sound “woof”? (a) a balloon (b) a cow (c) a dog
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Pooja is scared? (a) Pooja was scared. (b) Pooja’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (c) Pooja shivered and stamped her feet in the snow.
38. 38.Which strong verb means “cried noisily”? (a) sobbed (b) glanced (c) gobbled
39. 39.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Priya packed her bag for the school trip. (b) I packed my bag for the school trip. (c) Simran packed her bag for the school trip.
40. 40.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) the little langur (b) the old owl (c) the snake

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