Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 967 · 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 start of the story. What happens next?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
2. 2.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the wedding hall (b) the front step (c) the muddy lane
3. 3.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Kabir found a shell and kept it in his pocket.” (a) first person (b) third person
4. 4.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Coach Iqbal (b) Diya (c) Meera
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   The class hamster has vanished, and three pupils are suspects. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
6. 6.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
7. 7.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) walked (b) did (c) strolled
10. 10.Which word rhymes with “key”? (a) chain (b) bee (c) guitar
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
15. 15.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
16. 16.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) sipped (b) trudged (c) gulped
17. 17.Read the story. When 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) one warm evening (b) one foggy morning (c) early one Saturday
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
19. 19.What kind of story is this?
    A monkey borrows a tourist’s hat and starts selling tickets. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
20. 20.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Find the books for each class.
21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box.
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
25. 25.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have lost my favourite teddy,” sobbed Yash. (b) “I have lost my favourite teddy” sobbed Yash. (c) I have lost my favourite teddy, sobbed Yash.
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
30. 30.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a detective or suspects (b) a ridiculous situation (c) fairies, giants or dragons
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Late Train (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
32. 32.What kind of story is this?
    A dragon guards a magic lamp that grants wishes. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Grab the rope!” shouted Arjun. (b) “Grab the rope”! shouted Arjun. (c) “Grab the rope” shouted Arjun.
34. 34.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The kite string tugs at my hand” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Vihaan sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) showing (b) telling
36. 36.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Torn Page (c) A Day When Something Happened
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
38. 38.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond.
39. 39.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is cold? (a) Meera folded her arms and glared at her brother. (b) Meera shivered and stamped her feet in the snow. (c) Meera was cold.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off.

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