Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 956 · 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 title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) Stuck in the Lift
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ lake reflected the hills.” (a) good (b) fine (c) glassy
5. 5.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Good manners win friends.
6. 6.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) one Monday morning (b) one foggy morning (c) one sunny morning
7. 7.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Patience brings good things. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
9. 9.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
10. 10.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “dragonfly”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
11. 11.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The foaming river rushed over the rocks.” (a) rushed (b) river (c) foaming
12. 12.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Yash laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) telling (b) showing
13. 13.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Ball in the Pond (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
16. 16.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Clouds drift past the hill” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is angry? (a) Yash’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (b) Yash was angry. (c) Yash’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.
18. 18.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) characters doing daft things (c) clues to follow
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie.
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Catch the ball” shouted Aarav. (b) “Catch the ball!” shouted Aarav. (c) Catch the ball! shouted Aarav.
21. 21.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (b) The Secret of the Locked Room (c) The Princess and the Spell
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
24. 24.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Lost Earring (b) The Torn Page (c) The Fallen Sparrow
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
26. 26.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Snake in the Shed
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
28. 28.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Make the story three times too long.
30. 30.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Pooja helped her father wash the car. (b) Imran helped his father wash the car. (c) I helped my father wash the car.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
32. 32.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Nisha opened her lunch box and smiled.” (a) first person (b) third person
33. 33.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy’s wand turns a pumpkin cart into a golden chariot. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story
34. 34.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) telling (b) showing
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is sad? (a) Manav kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Manav was sad. (c) Manav’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.
37. 37.What makes the sound “hoot”? (a) an owl (b) a frog (c) a jump into a pool
38. 38.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Diya ___ her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) held (b) went (c) clutched
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    ___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First

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