Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 969 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) shiny (b) nice (c) okay
2. 2.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
3. 3.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The cow gave a long moo from the shed.” (a) moo (b) shed (c) cow
4. 4.Read the story. Which word best describes Diya?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) kind (b) selfish (c) lazy
5. 5.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Giant’s Magic Flute (b) Footprints in the Flour (c) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) slurp (c) slowly
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Hard work brings its reward.” (a) The Young Camel’s Strength (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
8. 8.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Zoya found a shell and kept it in her pocket. (b) Tara found a shell and kept it in her pocket. (c) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the exam has begun” whispered Joseph. (b) Shh, the exam has begun, whispered Joseph. (c) “Shh, the exam has begun,” whispered Joseph.
10. 10.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The feather was as light as air.
12. 12.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) Everyone sings along with her
13. 13.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) exploring wild places (b) clues to follow (c) brave escapes from danger
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
15. 15.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (b) The Vanishing Cricket Bat (c) The Princess and the Spell
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
17. 17.Which strong verb could replace “held” in this sentence?
    “Diya held her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) clutched (b) gulped (c) wandered
18. 18.What kind of story is this?
    Three friends trek through a thick jungle to reach a hidden waterfall. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
19. 19.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A lift stops between two floors
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
22. 22.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
23. 23.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (b) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
24. 24.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (b) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (c) Ishaan wrapped his gift in shiny paper.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
28. 28.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
30. 30.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The mysterious parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) arrived (b) mysterious (c) parcel
31. 31.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) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
32. 32.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Snake in the Shed
33. 33.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
35. 35.What kind of story is this?
    A missing painting, a muddy shoe print and a torn ticket: the clues pile up. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) rickety
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is happy? (a) Simran beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Tears filled Simran’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (c) Simran was happy.
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is tired? (a) Yash was tired. (b) Yash rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Yash licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
39. 39.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) rat – frog (b) log – bee (c) log – frog
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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