Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 914 · 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 word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The steaming soup filled our bowls.” (a) filled (b) soup (c) steaming
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Tears filled Dev’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.” (a) telling (b) showing
5. 5.Which strong verb means “scattered tiny bits over something”? (a) dashed (b) sprinkled (c) fluttered
6. 6.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
8. 8.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) a tall building (c) one stormy night
9. 9.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
10. 10.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Grandpa (b) Saanvi (c) Nisha
11. 11.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Cookie Stall
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I have lost my favourite teddy___” sobbed Neel. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
13. 13.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Imran. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
14. 14.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The leaking tap went drip in the dark.” (a) dark (b) tap (c) drip
15. 15.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on competition day (b) one spring afternoon (c) one rainy morning
16. 16.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) the owl (b) the bees (c) the young bear
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 puppy cannot find its owner (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My kite is torn to pieces,” sobbed Sneha. (b) My kite is torn to pieces, sobbed Sneha. (c) “My kite is torn to pieces” sobbed Sneha.
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
20. 20.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Hard work brings its reward.” (a) The Sparrow Who Forgave (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Young Camel’s Strength
21. 21.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Kabir painted his room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
23. 23.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tomato”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Diya (b) Moti (c) Priya
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) This Is My Story
26. 26.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Priya’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.” (a) tired (b) scared (c) sad
27. 27.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Priya (b) Fatima (c) Joseph
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
29. 29.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Old Grandpa naps in the shade” (a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 6
30. 30.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Rohan kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) bored (b) angry (c) tired
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ baby giggled in the cot.” (a) chubby (b) nice (c) okay
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
34. 34.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the beetle (b) the fox (c) the snail
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) nice (b) spiky (c) okay
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
37. 37.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Silent Microphone
38. 38.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) the cow (b) the crow (c) the swan
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The enormous elephant stomped across the river.” (a) stomped (b) elephant (c) enormous

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