Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 917 · 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 naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) puppy (b) naughty (c) chewed
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (c) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free.
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) They put on the spare tyre together
4. 4.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “dragonfly”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4
5. 5.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) careful (b) rude (c) unkind
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Day Dad Sneezed (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) Escape from Crocodile River
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) nice (b) good (c) shaggy
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The leaves turned brown and dry. (b) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
11. 11.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) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
12. 12.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “chapati”? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 4
13. 13.Which strong verb means “walked quietly on your toes”? (a) tiptoed (b) clutched (c) giggled
14. 14.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A brown sparrow builds a nest (b) The wind plays with my long hair (c) A frog on a leaf
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
19. 19.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
20. 20.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A board held up blocks the wind
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) Dad picked it up to answer. (b) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (c) Everyone fell fast asleep at once.
23. 23.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.” (a) sad (b) scared (c) happy
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Fatima rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers.” (a) sad (b) cold (c) hungry
25. 25.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Lost Earring (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Windy Rangoli
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “took” in this sentence?
    “The monkey took the banana from my hand.” (a) grabbed (b) stared (c) wandered
27. 27.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) key – sea (b) fold – sea (c) key – rake
28. 28.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Nisha was really sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
29. 29.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
31. 31.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) He was sleepy the next morning. (b) He woke up fresh at five o’clock. (c) His comics went to school for him.
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Vihaan (b) Tara (c) Simran
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
35. 35.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Vihaan pushed his little sister on the swing.” (a) third person (b) first person
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not show off.” (a) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
38. 38.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy godmother turns a stone into a talking magic mirror. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
39. 39.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “helicopter”? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree

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