Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 96 · 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.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) the highway (b) the town hall (c) the school bus
2. 2.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I packed my bag for the school trip. (b) Nisha packed her bag for the school trip. (c) We packed our bag for the school trip.
3. 3.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Laziness brings trouble.
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
5. 5.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) Every Drop Counts (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Snake in the Shed
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A snake is curled up in a shed (b) a tall building (c) on competition day
7. 7.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Fatima (b) Vihaan (c) Arjun
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. (b) Her train was three hours late. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
9. 9.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
10. 10.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Waves kiss the warm sand (b) A frog on a leaf (c) My kitten sleeps in the sun
11. 11.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) a dangerous journey (c) jokes that make you laugh
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
13. 13.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Lost Yak
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) Homework is left at home (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.What kind of story is this?
    A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) fiery
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit.
19. 19.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) the school hall (b) the school garden (c) the colony park
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk froze solid. (b) Soon the milk began to boil. (c) The milk turned into tea leaves.
23. 23.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “An owl gave a hoot from the banyan tree.” (a) tree (b) owl (c) hoot
24. 24.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
25. 25.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) Escape from Crocodile River
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere.
27. 27.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) The Strange Tapping at Midnight
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (c) Have you ever heard a tree laugh?
30. 30.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) mighty (b) roar (c) lion
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Neel (b) Officer Kaur (c) Tenzin
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
37. 37.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the washroom (b) one foggy morning (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    ___, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The milk floated up to the ceiling. (b) The glass caught the cat. (c) Milk spilled all over the floor.
40. 40.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) on Pongal morning (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) one windy afternoon

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