Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 939 · 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 doorbell went ding-dong at noon.” (a) doorbell (b) noon (c) ding-dong
2. 2.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
4. 4.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The steel plate hit the stone floor with a ___.” (a) clang (b) chirp (c) splash
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is bored? (a) Kavya drummed her fingers and stared at the clock. (b) Kavya was bored. (c) Kavya folded her arms and glared at her brother.
6. 6.Which word fits the gap best?
   “I miss my grandma so much,” ___ Simran. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
7. 7.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) Mr Nair (b) Pooja (c) Tara
8. 8.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one summer holiday (b) on Sports Day (c) on bake sale day
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The gigantic tree towered over the house.” (a) tree (b) gigantic (c) towered
10. 10.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) glanced (b) dashed (c) sobbed
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
12. 12.What makes the sound “crackle”? (a) a campfire (b) a sheep (c) an owl
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
14. 14.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s locked trunk holds a secret, and only a coded clue can open it. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
15. 15.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) mango (c) meow
16. 16.Read the story. Which word best describes Manav?
    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) greedy (b) rude (c) quick-thinking
17. 17.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Simran drummed her fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) telling (b) showing
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
19. 19.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) The microphone stops working before her song (b) on bake sale day (c) the backwaters
20. 20.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Joseph is sad? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Joseph’s cheek. (b) Joseph shivered and stamped his feet in the snow. (c) Joseph was sad.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (b) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
23. 23.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
24. 24.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) garden (c) beep
25. 25.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) the zebra (b) the squirrel (c) the rabbit
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Meera (b) Diya (c) Moti
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ car zoomed past us.” (a) nice (b) sleek (c) good
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her.
30. 30.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the little langur (b) the old owl (c) the tiger
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Vihaan kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) bored (b) happy (c) hungry
32. 32.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “My kitten sleeps in the sun” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
33. 33.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
34. 34.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Arjun fed his goldfish before school. (b) I fed my goldfish before school. (c) Yash fed his goldfish before school.
35. 35.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the bees (b) the lion (c) the young bear
36. 36.Which strong verb means “scattered tiny bits over something”? (a) sprinkled (b) nibbled (c) glanced
37. 37.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The rooster crowed cock-a-doodle-doo at dawn.” (a) rooster (b) cock-a-doodle-doo (c) dawn
38. 38.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fluffy (b) kitten (c) curled
39. 39.What kind of story is this?
    A wizard’s magic carpet carries a shepherd girl to a giant’s palace. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Practice makes perfect.

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