Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 899 · 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 kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) the camel (b) the boy (c) the horse
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (b) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (c) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach!
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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 village square (b) the town hall (c) the school hall
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
5. 5.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I counted the coins in my piggy bank. (b) Tenzin counted the coins in his piggy bank. (c) We counted the coins in our piggy bank.
6. 6.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A kitten never washed its paws before eating. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache, and the owl doctor gave it bitter medicine. When it got better, the kitten learnt to wash its paws before every meal. (a) the owl doctor (b) the horse (c) the kitten
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Tenzin counted the coins in his piggy bank.” (a) first person (b) third person
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman grew bigger. (b) Slowly the snowman melted. (c) The snowman went to the beach.
12. 12.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Sports Day (b) on competition day (c) on a hot summer night
13. 13.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) Think before you speak. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Help others and they will help you.
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
15. 15.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) early one Saturday (b) during a dry summer (c) one warm evening
16. 16.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) silly mix-ups (c) exploring wild places
17. 17.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
18. 18.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Manav (b) Maa (c) Ayaan
19. 19.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
22. 22.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Diya (b) Zoya (c) Dadi
23. 23.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (c) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (b) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (c) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere.
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) This Is My Story (c) Shadows in the Dark
27. 27.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tortoise”? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2
28. 28.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The old banyan tree” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
29. 29.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (b) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (c) Arjun cycled to the market with his cousin.
30. 30.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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The alarm button brings help
31. 31.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
32. 32.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
34. 34.Read the story. Which word best describes Tenzin?
    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) caring (b) unkind (c) selfish
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
36. 36.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) moon – sky (b) pie – sky (c) pie – kite
37. 37.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) gulped (b) wandered (c) whispered
38. 38.What kind of story is this?
    A boy crosses the hot desert on a camel to bring medicine home. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
39. 39.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake___” whispered Manav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.

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