Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 92 · 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. 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) Simran (b) Diya (c) Joseph
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is scared? (a) Manav was scared. (b) Manav froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (c) Manav hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
3. 3.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) The rain stopped to wait for her. (b) She got wet on the way home. (c) She stayed dry in the heavy rain.
6. 6.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Be happy with what you have. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to fly a kite:
   ___, tie the string to the kite.
   Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
   Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
   Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) fine (b) booming (c) good
9. 9.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
11. 11.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
12. 12.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir.
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is tired? (a) Aryan’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (b) Aryan was tired. (c) Aryan could barely keep his eyes open at dinner.
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Spelling Bee
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
    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) sensible (b) rude (c) greedy
18. 18.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Rohan spoke crossly under his breath.” (a) muttered (b) staggered (c) grabbed
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Look out, the shelf is falling” shouted Ishaan. (b) “Look out, the shelf is falling!” shouted Ishaan. (c) Look out, the shelf is falling! shouted Ishaan.
20. 20.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one misty dawn (b) on a Friday afternoon (c) on Annual Day
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
22. 22.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
24. 24.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Ten Giggling Goats (b) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (c) The Case of the Missing Laddoos
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Ishaan (b) Ms Gill (c) Joseph
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Apples fell from the mango tree. (b) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Do not believe everything you hear.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
30. 30.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dad ___ the keys onto the table.” (a) came (b) threw (c) tossed
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 long snake was curled up near the door. (b) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) She was too shy to sing in front of the others.
34. 34.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Buzz! A huge bee landed on my nose. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is hungry? (a) Meera was hungry. (b) Meera gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (c) Meera folded her arms and glared at her brother.
36. 36.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) My story is about a day at school.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Fatima. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.

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