Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 954 · 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 word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) click (b) mango (c) garden
2. 2.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) This Is My Story (c) The Torn Page
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
4. 4.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   A buffalo sits in the middle of the cricket pitch and will not budge. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Princess and the Spell (b) The Burping Buffalo (c) Ten Giggling Goats
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Muddy Uniform
11. 11.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) kind (c) achoo
12. 12.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) Arjun (b) Ms Gill (c) Aryan
13. 13.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) Imran (b) Dev (c) Kavya
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Diya (b) Pooja (c) Rocky
15. 15.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
16. 16.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) early one Saturday (b) one breezy evening (c) one foggy morning
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
18. 18.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) a dangerous journey (c) fairies, giants or dragons
19. 19.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young camel carried heavy loads every day while the older camels rested. In the great desert race, it was the strongest of all and won the golden bell. The young camel learnt that hard work brings its reward. (a) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The chubby baby giggled in the cot.” (a) chubby (b) giggled (c) baby
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) fine (b) stale (c) good
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (a) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
23. 23.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) the town hall (b) the art room (c) her grandpa’s flat
24. 24.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) silly mix-ups (c) surviving a storm or a flood
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    ___, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aunt Lata (b) Zoya (c) Imran
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
30. 30.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
31. 31.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Joseph grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) telling (b) showing
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) The ball turned into a balloon. (b) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (c) He caught a fish instead of the ball.
33. 33.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Butterflies dance on the breeze (b) A tiny snail climbs the wall (c) Clouds drift past the hill
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun was angry.” (a) telling (b) showing
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
37. 37.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) characters doing daft things (b) a magic object (c) a detective or suspects
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) sour
40. 40.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) Next (c) Finally

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