Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 978 · 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 fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young ant tried to carry a big leaf across a stream by itself and kept falling in. The old ant called the whole line of ants to help. Together they turned the leaf into a bridge, and the young ant learnt how much easier it is together. (a) the old ant (b) the horse (c) the young ant
2. 2.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The doorbell went ding-dong at noon.” (a) doorbell (b) noon (c) ding-dong
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) the art room (b) the hill road (c) his rooftop
4. 4.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to plant a seed:
   First, fill a small pot with soil.
   Then, make a hole with your finger.
   ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
   Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
8. 8.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Vihaan hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) sad (b) happy (c) angry
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
12. 12.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) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
13. 13.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Broken Swing (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) Whose Puppy?
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Kunal (b) Sahil (c) Tenzin
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Bholu (b) Priya (c) Ishaan
17. 17.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Many hands make light work.” (a) The Lazy Bullock (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Sparrows’ Nest
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Be happy with what you have.
19. 19.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a ___.” (a) splash (b) pop (c) honk
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) went (b) muttered (c) spoke
21. 21.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her flat in Pune (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) on Sports Day
22. 22.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Pooja opened her lunch box and smiled.” (a) first person (b) third person
23. 23.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    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) greedy (b) selfish (c) calm
24. 24.Which strong verb means “looked for a long time without moving”? (a) sipped (b) stared (c) staggered
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) peacock (b) shimmering (c) spread
26. 26.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) one cloudy evening (b) one sunny morning (c) on Craft Day
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”.
28. 28.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) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad.
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) on competition day (b) on her birthday morning (c) one misty dawn
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (c) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her.
31. 31.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Rohan spoke crossly under his breath.” (a) staggered (b) crept (c) muttered
32. 32.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) came (b) scrubbed (c) cleaned
33. 33.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Tenzin (b) Aisha (c) Meera
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) naughty (b) chewed (c) puppy
35. 35.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Nisha laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) happy (b) tired (c) angry
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “alligator”? (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3
38. 38.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) Do not be jealous of others. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
40. 40.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.

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