Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 95 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a puppet:
   First, find an old sock.
   ___, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
   Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
   Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “The village well has dried up” (a) The Lucky Marble (b) The Dry Well (c) The Broken Swing
3. 3.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her flat in Pune (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) on Craft Day
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) The Forgotten Homework
5. 5.Which strong verb could replace “put” in this sentence?
   “Nani put sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) tossed (b) sobbed (c) sprinkled
6. 6.What makes the sound “pop”? (a) a lion (b) a dog (c) a balloon
7. 7.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” ___ Simran. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (b) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (c) She tripped and stopped to tie it.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The children planted trees along the road. (a) The trees walked off to a forest. (b) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (c) The road became a hot desert.
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
11. 11.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) the other sparrows (b) the young sparrow (c) the bat
12. 12.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) The microphone stops working before her song (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A boat starts to leak
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (b) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    ___, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
18. 18.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The kite string tugs at my hand (b) Children splash in muddy lanes (c) A frog on a leaf
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
20. 20.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is happy? (a) Riya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Riya was happy. (c) Riya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.
21. 21.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The monkey ___ the banana from my hand.” (a) had (b) took (c) grabbed
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
23. 23.Which strong verb means “shut hard and loudly”? (a) crept (b) scrubbed (c) slammed
24. 24.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
25. 25.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “A tiny snail climbs the wall” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
26. 26.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Soft snow on the hills (b) The temple bells ring softly (c) Little ants march on
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
28. 28.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
29. 29.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Late Train (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Flat Tyre
30. 30.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s glasses end up on the cat, who stares at everyone. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
32. 32.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kavya (b) Tara (c) Imran
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Manav (b) Mr Reddy (c) Vihaan
34. 34.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) exploring wild places (b) a magic object (c) a ridiculous situation
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
36. 36.Which word rhymes with “rain”? (a) cook (b) brain (c) noon
37. 37.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) The village well has dried up (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
38. 38.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Every Drop Counts (b) The Leaky Boat (c) A Friend at Lunch
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.

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