Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 916 · 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 opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa.
2. 2.Which strong verb means “moved on hands and knees”? (a) crawled (b) soared (c) grabbed
3. 3.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Vihaan stamped his foot and slammed the door.” (a) happy (b) scared (c) angry
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “May I borrow your eraser___” asked Diya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
5. 5.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The wind went whoosh through the trees.” (a) trees (b) wind (c) whoosh
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. (c) Her train was three hours late.
7. 7.Read the story. Which word best describes Isha?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) lazy (b) rude (c) friendly
8. 8.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Dad ___ the keys onto the table.” (a) had (b) tossed (c) threw
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
11. 11.Which strong verb could replace “held” in this sentence?
    “Diya held her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) trudged (b) staggered (c) clutched
12. 12.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mrs Rao (b) Ishaan (c) Ananya
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    ___, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
14. 14.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) frog – sun (b) sing – jog (c) frog – jog
15. 15.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
16. 16.Which word rhymes with “night”? (a) clay (b) mouse (c) kite
17. 17.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) Kavya (b) Vihaan (c) Joseph
18. 18.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Mr Iyer (b) Fatima (c) Nisha
19. 19.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
22. 22.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) came (b) spoke (c) muttered
23. 23.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
24. 24.What kind of story is this?
    A parrot copies the teacher and gives the whole class a silly holiday. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Reddy (b) Imran (c) Ishaan
27. 27.Which word rhymes with “cake”? (a) rake (b) brain (c) dish
28. 28.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) Lost at the Fair
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) one hot afternoon (b) on Annual Day (c) one spring afternoon
30. 30.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) baa (b) river (c) tall
31. 31.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The deer ___ over the fallen log.” (a) leapt (b) went (c) jumped
32. 32.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is tired? (a) Manav was tired. (b) Manav’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door. (c) Manav dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.
33. 33.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 muddy lane (c) the town hall
34. 34.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The baby laughs at the moon” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is sad? (a) Rohan was sad. (b) Rohan’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Rohan’s cheek.
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is scared? (a) Tears filled Zoya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (b) Zoya gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut. (c) Zoya was scared.
37. 37.Which strong verb means “chewed with a crunching noise”? (a) sprinkled (b) munched (c) trudged
38. 38.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.

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