Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 961 · 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 fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
4. 4.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Pooja (b) Tara (c) Mrs Rao
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) golden (b) good (c) fine
6. 6.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
7. 7.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) an evil spell to break (c) brave escapes from danger
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Crow Who Wasted Water (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is sad? (a) Tears filled Aryan’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (b) Aryan licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Aryan was sad.
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
11. 11.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
12. 12.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Let us keep the surprise a secret, whispered Meera. (b) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Meera. (c) “Let us keep the surprise a secret”, whispered Meera.
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) had (c) pond
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
15. 15.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Windy Rangoli (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
16. 16.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (b) The Detective Dog (c) The Burping Buffalo
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Grab the rope” shouted Fatima. (b) “Grab the rope!” shouted Fatima. (c) “Grab the rope”! shouted Fatima.
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) We fed our goldfish before school. (c) Meera fed her goldfish before school.
20. 20.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “telephone”? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2
21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
22. 22.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Our cat lets out a sad meow at night.” (a) meow (b) cat (c) night
23. 23.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Zoya’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists.” (a) tired (b) scared (c) angry
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
28. 28.What makes the sound “crackle”? (a) a leaking tap (b) a campfire (c) raindrops
29. 29.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “hippopotamus”? (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
30. 30.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The balloon burst with a pop.” (a) burst (b) balloon (c) pop
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The squishy cushion sank under me.” (a) sank (b) cushion (c) squishy
32. 32.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) rude (b) lazy (c) clever
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Never pause, not even once.
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) This Is My Story (c) The Late Train
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
36. 36.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who would steal a whole bus? (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
37. 37.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) Believe in yourself. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (b) Big drops of rain began to fall. (c) The fish in the pond began to sing.
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young ant tried to carry a big leaf across a stream by itself and kept falling in. The old ant called the whole line of ants to help. Together they turned the leaf into a bridge, and the young ant learnt how much easier it is together. (a) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) A long snake was curled up near the door.

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