Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 938 · 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 is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The dry logs crackle in the campfire.” (a) dry (b) crackle (c) logs
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (b) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (c) Her shoelace grew into a long snake.
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) good (b) rickety (c) okay
5. 5.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
6. 6.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “dragonfly”? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is happy? (a) Tenzin hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Tenzin’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door. (c) Tenzin was happy.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
9. 9.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
10. 10.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) one cloudy evening (b) one summer holiday (c) on a festive night
11. 11.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
13. 13.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (c) Footprints in the Flour
14. 14.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one sunny morning (b) one warm evening (c) one summer holiday
15. 15.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) a detective or suspects (c) a ridiculous situation
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “put” in this sentence?
    “Nani put sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) fluttered (b) sprinkled (c) scrubbed
17. 17.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) Some Things That Happened (c) Shadows in the Dark
18. 18.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
19. 19.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” ___ Farhan. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ms Gill (b) Ananya (c) Aryan
21. 21.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I flew my kite from the rooftop.” (a) third person (b) first person
22. 22.What makes the sound “oink”? (a) a microwave (b) a pig (c) a doorbell
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (b) The seed became a bicycle. (c) A small green shoot came up.
24. 24.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
26. 26.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) his hill village (b) The village well has dried up (c) on a Wednesday evening
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Flat Tyre (b) The Lucky Marble (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The feather was as light as air.
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    ___, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
33. 33.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
34. 34.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
35. 35.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one spring morning (b) his rooftop (c) She is too shy to sing in front of others
36. 36.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) This Is My Story
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
38. 38.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) dashed (b) fluttered (c) sipped
39. 39.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one Monday morning (b) on a hot summer night (c) during a dry summer
40. 40.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) his classroom (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) on a busy Monday

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