Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 986 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) good (c) fine
2. 2.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) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
3. 3.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) The Story About the Thing (c) The Slipped Chain
4. 4.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) She is too shy to sing in front of others (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) Everyone sings along with her
5. 5.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
6. 6.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
8. 8.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Zubin (b) Manav (c) Kiara
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Rude Buffalo (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
11. 11.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Simran felt very sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
12. 12.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Joseph (b) Aryan (c) Ananya
13. 13.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) exploring wild places (c) clues to follow
14. 14.Which strong verb means “threw lightly”? (a) tossed (b) tiptoed (c) nibbled
15. 15.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) good (b) fine (c) squishy
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) had (b) staggered (c) walked
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
21. 21.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 river (b) the horse (c) the two monkeys
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The village well has dried up
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
24. 24.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (b) Fatima shared her umbrella with a friend. (c) We shared our umbrella with a friend.
25. 25.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Silent Microphone
26. 26.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) Every Drop Counts (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
27. 27.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat kept her dry. (b) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (c) Her raincoat flew her to the moon.
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The bell turned into a cat. (b) The children packed their bags to go home. (c) The children began the first lesson of the day.
32. 32.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “The mouse ate the corner of the cheese.” (a) nibbled (b) hurled (c) strolled
33. 33.What makes the sound “clang”? (a) a campfire (b) a duck (c) a steel plate falling
34. 34.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
35. 35.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I rode my new bicycle round the block.” (a) third person (b) first person
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The chain became rusty. (b) The bicycle learnt to swim. (c) The bicycle became brand new.
38. 38.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) car (b) zoomed (c) sleek
39. 39.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Pooja. (b) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Pooja. (c) “Who painted this lovely picture” asked Pooja.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.

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