Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 90 · 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 sentence is written in first person? (a) Kavya found a shell and kept it in her pocket. (b) Arjun found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (c) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
3. 3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My sandcastle got washed away”, sobbed Zoya. (b) “My sandcastle got washed away,” sobbed Zoya. (c) “My sandcastle got washed away” sobbed Zoya.
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The striped snake slid under the rock.” (a) striped (b) slid (c) snake
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It froze harder and harder. (b) It began to melt and drip. (c) It flew away like a bird.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
8. 8.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We rode our new bicycle round the block. (b) Kabir rode his new bicycle round the block. (c) I rode my new bicycle round the block.
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is hungry? (a) Simran’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (b) Simran was hungry. (c) Simran sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
11. 11.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A boat starts to leak
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
13. 13.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (c) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets?
14. 14.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
16. 16.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ river rushed over the rocks.” (a) okay (b) foaming (c) nice
17. 17.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
18. 18.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (c) Across the Desert by Camel
19. 19.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) Rohan (b) Grandpa (c) Dev
20. 20.Which strong verb means “chewed with a crunching noise”? (a) raced (b) tossed (c) munched
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
23. 23.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
24. 24.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
26. 26.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) a dangerous journey (c) fairies, giants or dragons
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have lost my favourite teddy”, sobbed Simran. (b) “I have lost my favourite teddy” sobbed Simran. (c) “I have lost my favourite teddy,” sobbed Simran.
28. 28.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I heard my name on the loudspeaker.” (a) third person (b) first person
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, the exam has begun,” ___ Meera. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) asked
31. 31.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “We heard a loud knock at the front door.” (a) knock (b) door (c) front
32. 32.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight.
33. 33.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cuddly teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) sat (b) cuddly (c) bear
34. 34.What makes the sound “quack”? (a) a duck (b) a pig (c) a doorbell
35. 35.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) Did you know our school has a secret door?
36. 36.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Kites dance in the sky” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
37. 37.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Hot chai in a cup” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “How many stars are in the sky___” asked Aryan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The alarm button brings help

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