Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 9 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
2. 2.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Homework is left at home (b) the school gate (c) on Annual Day
3. 3.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
4. 4.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) lion (b) dozed (c) sleepy
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Grandma ___ her hot tea slowly.” (a) drank (b) sipped (c) got
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock”, giggled Maria. (b) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock” giggled Maria. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Maria.
8. 8.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
9. 9.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “peacock”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
10. 10.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrote a letter to my grandmother.” (a) first person (b) third person
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I rode my new bicycle round the block.” (a) third person (b) first person
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
14. 14.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
15. 15.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ baby giggled in the cot.” (a) chubby (b) fine (c) nice
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Dev is happy? (a) Tears filled Dev’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (b) Dev was happy. (c) Dev laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) The traffic light got on the bus. (b) He drove faster through the crossing. (c) He stopped the bus.
19. 19.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) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (b) A long snake was curled up near the door. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Yash. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Yash. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Yash.
21. 21.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Imran (b) Grandpa (c) Ishaan
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Little Eagle (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) A butterfly is trapped at a window (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The window is opened to let it out
26. 26.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) went (b) trudged (c) walked
27. 27.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a busy Monday (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) the hill road
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Help, the boat is sinking!” shouted Saanvi. (b) Help, the boat is sinking! shouted Saanvi. (c) “Help, the boat is sinking” shouted Saanvi.
30. 30.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
31. 31.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) lazy (b) selfish (c) grateful
32. 32.Read the story. How is the problem 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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
33. 33.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his rooftop (b) the music school (c) her balcony
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
35. 35.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
36. 36.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) cold (b) tired (c) happy
37. 37.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 Lost Yak (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Broken Swing
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat kept her dry. (b) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (c) Her raincoat flew her to the moon.
39. 39.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Joseph rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) telling (b) showing
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) mangoes (b) filled (c) juicy

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