Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 905 · 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?
   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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Everyone sings along with her
2. 2.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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 snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
3. 3.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
4. 4.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
5. 5.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Riya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
8. 8.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Watch out for that car! shouted Sahil. (b) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Sahil. (c) “Watch out for that car” shouted Sahil.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (b) Everyone fell fast asleep at once. (c) Dad picked it up to answer.
10. 10.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) clues to follow (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) exploring wild places
11. 11.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) clues to follow
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toast popped up warm and brown. (c) The toaster ate the bread.
13. 13.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Torn Page (c) Every Drop Counts
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Farhan (b) Tenzin (c) Pema
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
16. 16.What kind of story is this?
    A magic seed grows a ladder of flowers up to the fairy kingdom. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (b) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
19. 19.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Sahil. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
20. 20.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) the playground (b) the backwaters (c) the back yard
21. 21.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Homework is left at home (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The shoes are swapped back
22. 22.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The puddles shine like mirrors (b) The old banyan tree (c) Butterflies dance on the breeze
23. 23.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Riya’s cheek.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) sad
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (b) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
26. 26.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Yash helped his father wash the car. (b) Riya helped her father wash the car. (c) I helped my father wash the car.
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (c) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two.
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
29. 29.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) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
31. 31.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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! (a) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) sour
33. 33.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
34. 34.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The puddles shine like mirrors (b) The temple bells ring softly (c) Hot chai in a cup
35. 35.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) boat – wish (b) fish – wish (c) fish – noon
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
37. 37.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Aarav (b) Farhan (c) Mr Das
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
39. 39.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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