Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 941 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) good (b) fine (c) crispy
2. 2.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
3. 3.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Pooja grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) happy (b) hungry (c) bored
4. 4.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The mysterious parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) parcel (b) arrived (c) mysterious
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) booming
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Kiara (b) Meera (c) Zubin
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
   “After the race, Kabir drank a whole bottle of water.” (a) shouted (b) raced (c) gulped
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
9. 9.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Let us keep the surprise a secret___” whispered Meera. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
10. 10.What kind of story is this?
    A detective dog sniffs out clues to find the stolen bicycle. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, we are in the library___” whispered Manav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
13. 13.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ishaan felt very hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
14. 14.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Yash tied his shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) first person (b) third person
15. 15.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Footprints in the Flour (b) Upside-Down Grandpa (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
16. 16.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The oranges ___ out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) got (b) fell (c) tumbled
17. 17.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
18. 18.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Aisha (b) Tenzin (c) Priya
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
20. 20.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school bus (b) the back yard (c) a new school
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya!
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
24. 24.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Pooja hid her diary under the pillow. (b) We hid our diary under the pillow. (c) I hid my diary under the pillow.
25. 25.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
26. 26.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) one stormy night (b) one quiet Sunday (c) on Pongal morning
27. 27.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) during a dry summer (b) a lane in Kochi (c) A train is three hours late
28. 28.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) characters doing daft things (b) clues to follow (c) jokes that make you laugh
29. 29.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) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker.
30. 30.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
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Forgive those who say sorry. (c) Always tell the truth.
32. 32.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
33. 33.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Cave Explorers (b) Ten Giggling Goats (c) Footprints in the Flour
34. 34.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Manav felt very sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
35. 35.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) The microphone stops working before her song (b) one warm evening (c) the railway station
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
37. 37.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s glasses end up on the cat, who stares at everyone. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
38. 38.What kind of story is this?
    A magic seed grows a ladder of flowers up to the fairy kingdom. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    ___, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
40. 40.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) Some Things That Happened (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree

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