Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 926 · 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 sound word fits the gap?
   “The scissors went ___ as Mum cut the thread.” (a) ding-dong (b) snip (c) buzz
2. 2.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) an evil spell to break (c) a detective or suspects
3. 3.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Lost Earring (c) Shadows in the Dark
4. 4.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Bees hum near the pond (b) Grandma hums an old sweet song (c) Waves kiss the warm sand
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
6. 6.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A train is three hours late
7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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 basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Rahul?
    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) creative (b) careless (c) lazy
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
12. 12.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 town hall (b) the village pond (c) the village square
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Manav laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) telling (b) showing
16. 16.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Duck and the Hen (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
17. 17.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Nisha felt very sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    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) unkind (b) greedy (c) calm
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
21. 21.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    ___, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
23. 23.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) Practice makes perfect. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
24. 24.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) She is too shy to sing in front of others
25. 25.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) the cow (b) the buffalo (c) the goat
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) fireworks (b) lit (c) dazzling
27. 27.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
29. 29.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
30. 30.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) clues to follow (c) an evil spell to break
31. 31.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Zoya lost her pencil box on the bus.” (a) third person (b) first person
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby cooked a big dinner. (b) The baby began to cry for milk. (c) The baby read the newspaper.
34. 34.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (b) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
36. 36.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) one summer holiday (c) his rooftop
37. 37.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Do not make fun of others.
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) nice (b) good (c) fiery
39. 39.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Imran (b) Arjun (c) Ananya
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.

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