Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 976 · 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 is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is sad? (a) Kabir was sad. (b) Tears filled Kabir’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (c) Kabir’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap.
4. 4.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Aarav wrote a letter to his grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
5. 5.Read the story. When does it take place?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) on competition day (b) on the first day of school (c) on Pongal morning
6. 6.What makes the sound “neigh”? (a) a noisy drinker (b) a heavy bag falling (c) a horse
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “After the race, Kabir ___ a whole bottle of water.” (a) gulped (b) went (c) drank
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
11. 11.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A frog on a leaf (b) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (c) The kite string tugs at my hand
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The shoes are swapped back (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
18. 18.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) the back yard (c) one spring morning
19. 19.Which word rhymes with “night”? (a) white (b) sun (c) bat
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
21. 21.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
22. 22.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) My story is about a day at school.
23. 23.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Spelling Bee
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    ___, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ mangoes filled the basket.” (a) nice (b) juicy (c) fine
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
27. 27.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (c) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill.
28. 28.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) one quiet Sunday (b) one spring morning (c) one spring afternoon
29. 29.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Homework is left at home
30. 30.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost child ___ until his mother found him.” (a) had (b) sobbed (c) cried
31. 31.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Mrs Sen (b) Arjun (c) Pooja
32. 32.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The dry logs ___ in the campfire.” (a) roar (b) crackle (c) cock-a-doodle-doo
33. 33.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
34. 34.What makes the sound “croak”? (a) a visitor at the door (b) a frog (c) a bee
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box.
36. 36.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Who Took the Trophy? (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
38. 38.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
39. 39.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Whose Puppy? (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Kitten on the Roof
40. 40.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Grandma hums an old sweet song” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8

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