Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 980 · 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 rude buffalo pushed past everyone at the waterhole. A polite parrot said please and thank you to all the animals. Soon everyone played with the parrot. Left all alone, the buffalo learnt to be polite. (a) the parrot (b) the zebra (c) the buffalo
2. 2.Read the story. Where 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) the railway station (b) the back yard (c) the school garden
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” ___ Kavya. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) good (b) fine (c) narrow
6. 6.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Diya (b) Pooja (c) Maria
7. 7.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
8. 8.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
   “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) sipped (b) glanced (c) tossed
9. 9.What makes the sound “hoot”? (a) a microwave (b) an owl (c) a rooster
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the bakery (b) the school bus (c) her flat in Pune
11. 11.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) silly mix-ups (c) a puzzle to solve
12. 12.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Mango Mystery
13. 13.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Mr Bose (b) Yash (c) Ishaan
14. 14.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a car horn (b) a noisy drinker (c) a cat
15. 15.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (c) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
18. 18.Which word rhymes with “spoon”? (a) sun (b) tree (c) balloon
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They melted into a puddle of water. (b) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (c) They turned into glass marbles.
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) cuddly (b) fine (c) nice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
24. 24.Read the story. Which word best describes Anjali?
    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) careless (b) rude (c) quick-thinking
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Mumble the most important words.
26. 26.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The dry logs crackle in the campfire.” (a) dry (b) crackle (c) logs
27. 27.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Nisha kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) sad (b) tired (c) hungry
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
29. 29.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Imran (b) Mr Khan (c) Tenzin
30. 30.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Vanishing Cricket Bat (b) Across the Desert by Camel (c) My Dog Ate My Rangoli
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A mouse nibbled through a net to free a trapped pigeon. A month later the mouse fell into a well, and the pigeon dropped a long vine for it to climb. The mouse learnt that when you help others, they help you too. (a) Always tell the truth. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Look before you leap.
32. 32.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The Silent Microphone (b) The Slipped Chain (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
33. 33.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The horse gave a neigh in the stable.” (a) horse (b) stable (c) neigh
34. 34.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
35. 35.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Find an old sock.
36. 36.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, the exam has begun,” ___ Ananya. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
37. 37.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s locked trunk holds a secret, and only a coded clue can open it. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
38. 38.Read the story. Which word best describes Meera?
    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) careless (b) greedy (c) generous
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) She could not read the questions at all. (b) Her pencil did the test for her. (c) She answered most of the questions correctly.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste

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