Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 933 · 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.What makes the sound “pitter-patter”? (a) raindrops (b) a balloon (c) an owl
2. 2.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Story About the Thing (c) Untitled Story Number One
3. 3.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Why is the sky blue?” ___ Joseph. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
4. 4.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Secret of the Locked Room (b) The Wishing Well of Gold (c) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
6. 6.What makes the sound “slurp”? (a) a balloon (b) raindrops (c) a noisy drinker
7. 7.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one breezy evening (b) one hot afternoon (c) on a long car trip
8. 8.Read the story. Which word best describes Neel?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) calm (b) careless (c) lazy
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Neel beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) scared (b) bored (c) happy
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) spiky
11. 11.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Aisha (b) Aarav (c) Mr Khan
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Keep your promises. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (b) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) Snow fell out of the spout.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) The traffic light walked away. (b) The cars began to move forward. (c) All the cars stopped and switched off.
16. 16.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We brushed our teeth and went to bed. (b) Aarav brushed his teeth and went to bed. (c) I brushed my teeth and went to bed.
17. 17.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Watch out for that car___” shouted Tara. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
18. 18.Read the story. Which word best describes Yash?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) helpful (b) rude (c) greedy
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Maria was hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Do not believe everything you hear. (c) Laziness brings trouble.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.What makes the sound “vroom”? (a) a bee (b) a motorbike (c) the wind
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Meera was hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
26. 26.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
27. 27.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
28. 28.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Imran decorated his cake with cherries. (b) I decorated my cake with cherries. (c) Dev decorated his cake with cherries.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
30. 30.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (b) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (c) Tenzin wrapped his gift in shiny paper.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The Leaky Boat (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Windy Rangoli
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    ___, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
35. 35.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Farhan painted his room a bright yellow.” (a) third person (b) first person
36. 36.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
37. 37.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Peacocks spread their tails (b) Green parrots chatter all day (c) Hot chai in a cup
38. 38.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.

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