Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 97 · 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.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I helped my father wash the car.” (a) first person (b) third person
2. 2.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Hot pakoras on a plate (b) Kites dance in the sky (c) Children splash in muddy lanes
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
4. 4.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The Muddy Uniform (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) The Silent Microphone (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Leaky Boat
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) good (b) fine (c) stale
8. 8.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
   “Rohan spoke crossly under his breath.” (a) muttered (b) raced (c) fluttered
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The crispy dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) crackled (b) dosa (c) crispy
10. 10.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The mysterious parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) mysterious (b) parcel (c) arrived
15. 15.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a dangerous journey (b) silly mix-ups (c) an evil spell to break
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite rose high into the sky. (b) The kite sank into the ground. (c) The kite turned into a bird.
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
19. 19.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) Lost at the Fair (b) The Lost Yak (c) The Snake in the Shed
20. 20.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) A board held up blocks the wind
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (b) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (c) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) Many hands make light work. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) Buzz! A huge bee landed on my nose. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
25. 25.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) during a dry summer (b) one Sunday evening (c) on a Tuesday evening
26. 26.Read the story. When does it take place?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) during a dry summer (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) after the lunch bell
27. 27.What makes the sound “cock-a-doodle-doo”? (a) a camera (b) a rooster (c) a motorbike
28. 28.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tenzin’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) tired (b) scared (c) sad
29. 29.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.” (a) angry (b) scared (c) tired
30. 30.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Mango Mystery
31. 31.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Priya (b) Aisha (c) Mr Khan
32. 32.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Paper boats sail down the drain” (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 8
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    ___, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
38. 38.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Imran froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.” (a) happy (b) hungry (c) scared
39. 39.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.
40. 40.What kind of story is this?
    A magic flute makes every animal in the kingdom dance. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story

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