Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 898 · 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 a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (b) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
2. 2.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
4. 4.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
6. 6.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “rhinoceros”? (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3
7. 7.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The patchwork quilt covered the bed.” (a) covered (b) quilt (c) patchwork
8. 8.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the hill road (b) his classroom (c) Nani’s orchard
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) fine (b) puffy (c) good
11. 11.Which strong verb means “took tiny little bites”? (a) grabbed (b) leapt (c) nibbled
12. 12.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Dev is sad? (a) Dev’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (b) Dev’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again. (c) Dev was sad.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Lucky Marble (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Silent Microphone
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (b) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. (c) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
24. 24.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The camera went click at the party.” (a) camera (b) click (c) party
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) The Silent Microphone
27. 27.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) garden (c) chirp
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (b) The clothes went shopping. (c) The clothes dried quickly.
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Isha?
    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) greedy (b) lazy (c) friendly
30. 30.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is hungry? (a) Maria’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (b) Maria sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (c) Maria was hungry.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ baby giggled in the cot.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) chubby
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud___” sobbed Arjun. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
37. 37.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Is it time for lunch yet?” ___ Saanvi. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
38. 38.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mrs Rao (b) Dev (c) Ishaan
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.

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