Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 987 · 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.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) first person (b) third person
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
3. 3.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Leaky Boat
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He felt hungrier than ever. (b) He turned into a laddoo. (c) His tummy felt very full.
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   Uncle puts his shoes on the wrong feet and waddles to work like a duck. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
8. 8.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Aarav beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) telling (b) showing
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   A fairy godmother turns a stone into a talking magic mirror. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
10. 10.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is scared? (a) Ananya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (b) Ananya dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Ananya was scared.
11. 11.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The motorbike went ___ down the road.” (a) vroom (b) drip (c) clang
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The narrow road twisted up the mountain.” (a) narrow (b) twisted (c) road
13. 13.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A tiny snail climbs the wall (b) The lazy cow chews and chews (c) Hot chai in a cup
14. 14.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) the hill road (c) A boat starts to leak
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
16. 16.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
18. 18.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Morning bells ring out” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
20. 20.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
21. 21.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) The microphone stops working before her song (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
22. 22.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Clue in the Old Diary (b) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (c) Climb to the Clouds
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
24. 24.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) on a long car trip (b) on a Friday afternoon (c) on a hot summer night
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (b) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (c) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month.
26. 26.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The bees buzz around the mango flowers.” (a) bees (b) buzz (c) flowers
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Help, the boat is sinking___” shouted Tenzin. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
28. 28.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
29. 29.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) jokes that make you laugh
30. 30.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) first person (b) third person
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kavya dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) scared (b) tired (c) bored
32. 32.Which strong verb means “cleaned by rubbing hard”? (a) strolled (b) nibbled (c) scrubbed
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the baby is sleeping, whispered Farhan. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Farhan. (c) “Shh, the baby is sleeping” whispered Farhan.
35. 35.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet.
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) squishy (b) fine (c) nice
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
40. 40.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) on a long car trip (b) on a festive night (c) one busy morning

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