Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 962 · 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.What makes the sound “crunch”? (a) a motorbike (b) a crisp papad (c) a clock
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) came (b) spoke (c) muttered
3. 3.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the zebra (b) the kid (c) the mother goat
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is cold? (a) Aisha licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (b) Aisha’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter. (c) Aisha was cold.
6. 6.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) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach!
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
9. 9.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Silent Microphone (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
12. 12.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) window (c) achoo
13. 13.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) What would you do if your shadow ran away?
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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 cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
15. 15.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
16. 16.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy godmother turns a stone into a talking magic mirror. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) mystery story
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is hungry? (a) Simran was hungry. (b) Simran licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Simran’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ giant snored under the tree.” (a) fine (b) grumpy (c) okay
20. 20.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) sticky
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
24. 24.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
26. 26.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I lit my diya on Diwali night.” (a) third person (b) first person
27. 27.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (b) Simran climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (c) We climbed the guava tree and filled our pockets.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
29. 29.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash shivered and stamped his feet in the snow.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) bored
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
31. 31.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “After the race, Kabir drank a whole bottle of water.” (a) sprinkled (b) gulped (c) muttered
32. 32.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) the squirrel (b) the rabbit (c) the frog
33. 33.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) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (c) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad.
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is hungry? (a) Ananya was hungry. (b) Ananya folded her arms and glared at her brother. (c) Ananya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
36. 36.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aarav hid his diary under the pillow.” (a) third person (b) first person
37. 37.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Rohan brushed his teeth and went to bed.” (a) third person (b) first person
38. 38.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Torn Page (c) The Leaky Boat
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Look before you leap.
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cuddly teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) bear (b) cuddly (c) sat

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