Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 964 · 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 sentence is written in third person? (a) I painted my room a bright yellow. (b) We painted our room a bright yellow. (c) Ananya painted her room a bright yellow.
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cook rice:
   First, wash the rice in cold water.
   ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
   Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
   Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) Blue paint spills over a poster (b) A bean seed does not sprout (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Flat Tyre (b) This Is My Story (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
5. 5.Read the story. Which word best describes Yash?
   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) greedy (b) rude (c) helpful
6. 6.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) his classroom (b) the village pond (c) the back yard
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) Look before you leap. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Always tell the truth.
9. 9.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
10. 10.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is angry? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Farhan’s cheek. (b) Farhan stamped his foot and slammed the door. (c) Farhan was angry.
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The microphone stops working before her song
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant flew out of its pot. (b) The plant dried up even more. (c) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again.
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    ___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
14. 14.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 Kitten on the Roof (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Ball in the Pond
15. 15.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “caterpillar”? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 5
16. 16.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Vihaan’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) showing (b) telling
17. 17.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” ___ Kavya. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
19. 19.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aryan packed his bag for the school trip. (b) Imran packed his bag for the school trip. (c) I packed my bag for the school trip.
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Aryan. (b) Hee hee, stop tickling me, giggled Aryan. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Aryan.
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is tired? (a) Arjun’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again. (b) Arjun was tired. (c) Arjun laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
22. 22.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets?
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
25. 25.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Riya watered her tulsi plant every morning. (b) I watered my tulsi plant every morning. (c) Ishaan watered his tulsi plant every morning.
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Your silly face makes me laugh, giggled Kavya. (b) “Your silly face makes me laugh,” giggled Kavya. (c) “Your silly face makes me laugh”, giggled Kavya.
27. 27.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Riya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) cold (b) happy (c) bored
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The golden sun rose over the hills.” (a) sun (b) golden (c) rose
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
30. 30.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his hill village (b) the front step (c) the vegetable market
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
33. 33.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The thorns blew up the balloon again. (b) The balloon burst with a pop. (c) The balloon grew bigger and bigger.
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not show off.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) The Snail and the Beetle
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
39. 39.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Maria decorated her cake with cherries.” (a) third person (b) first person
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) Her train was three hours late.

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