Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 951 · 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.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
2. 2.Read the story. When 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) one windy afternoon (b) on a busy Monday (c) one Monday morning
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
4. 4.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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 kitten is stuck behind a water tank (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
5. 5.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
6. 6.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) the hen (b) the rooster (c) the lion
7. 7.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Maa (b) Ayaan (c) Rohan
8. 8.What makes the sound “pitter-patter”? (a) a duck (b) a motorbike (c) raindrops
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) made (b) ran (c) dashed
13. 13.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (b) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
14. 14.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) on Pongal morning (b) on the first day of school (c) one quiet Sunday
15. 15.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Simran (b) Pixie (c) Omkar
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aisha hid her diary under the pillow. (b) Fatima hid her diary under the pillow. (c) I hid my diary under the pillow.
18. 18.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Rafting Down the Wild River (b) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
19. 19.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
20. 20.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The dry leaves whisper (b) Bees hum near the pond (c) The wind plays with my long hair
21. 21.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the bakery (b) the science fair (c) his classroom
22. 22.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) the wedding hall (b) her building (c) her balcony
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Never practise before the show.
24. 24.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
    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. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) rude (b) selfish (c) hard-working
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) Manav (b) Ishaan (c) Rocky
28. 28.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) the washroom (b) her building (c) his classroom
29. 29.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ car zoomed past us.” (a) nice (b) sleek (c) okay
30. 30.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) got (b) ran (c) raced
31. 31.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
32. 32.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Little Firefly
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
34. 34.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
35. 35.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) Look before you leap. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Do not show off.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
38. 38.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) raced (b) clutched (c) plunged
39. 39.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Yash’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) showing (b) telling
40. 40.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner

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