Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 977 · 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 fable teaches this moral?
   “Look before you leap.” (a) The Young Camel’s Strength (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) had (c) ate
3. 3.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The pigs oink in the muddy farmyard.” (a) pigs (b) muddy (c) oink
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
5. 5.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) a magic object (c) a detective or suspects
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Moti (b) Kabir (c) Diya
7. 7.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) an evil spell to break
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Lucky Marble
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
10. 10.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a crowded evening (b) one misty dawn (c) one stormy night
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
12. 12.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (b) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
14. 14.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) the two monkeys (b) the cow (c) the river
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
16. 16.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Rohan climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (b) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (c) Diya climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) nice (b) crispy (c) okay
18. 18.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) Zoya (b) Riya (c) Dadi
19. 19.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
21. 21.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Buzz! A huge bee landed on my nose.
22. 22.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) a lane in Kochi (b) the school bus (c) the highway
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
24. 24.Which word rhymes with “knee”? (a) hat (b) one (c) key
25. 25.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Peacocks spread their tails” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
27. 27.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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
28. 28.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
29. 29.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) one spring morning (c) the muddy lane
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Help, the boat is sinking!” ___ Ananya. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
34. 34.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Rohan was really hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
35. 35.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Your silly face makes me laugh,” ___ Zoya. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
36. 36.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Bees hum near the pond” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sneha was tired.” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (b) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap

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