Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 988 · 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 word fits the gap best?
   “My goldfish has gone missing,” ___ Tara. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
3. 3.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Upside-Down Grandpa (b) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (c) Seven Magic Wishes
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
5. 5.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) the school library (b) a lane in Kochi (c) his classroom
6. 6.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
7. 7.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A monkey found the bananas a shopkeeper had thrown out and ate twenty at once. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache and could not climb for a whole day. The monkey learnt that too much of a good thing is bad. (a) the frog (b) the shopkeeper (c) the monkey
8. 8.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
9. 9.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We flew our kite from the rooftop. (b) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (c) Tara flew her kite from the rooftop.
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Lakshmi?
    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) careless (b) wise (c) rude
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Homework is left at home (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
12. 12.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Write a message inside.
13. 13.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) scared (b) sad (c) angry
14. 14.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Rohan felt very bored.” (a) showing (b) telling
15. 15.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Slipped Chain
16. 16.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The frogs ___ all night in the monsoon.” (a) neigh (b) tick-tock (c) croak
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ giant snored under the tree.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) grumpy
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
20. 20.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is cold? (a) Aisha sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (b) Aisha was cold. (c) Aisha’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) Big drops of rain began to fall. (b) The fish in the pond began to sing. (c) The sun shone in a clear blue sky.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Grab the rope!” shouted Priya. (b) “Grab the rope”! shouted Priya. (c) “Grab the rope” shouted Priya.
27. 27.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Story About the Thing (c) The Sandcastle
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
29. 29.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 lights go out and her little brother cries (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
30. 30.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Blue Lake (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once.
32. 32.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) the school gate (c) on Pongal morning
33. 33.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
34. 34.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is happy? (a) Zoya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (b) Zoya was happy. (c) Zoya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
36. 36.Read the story. Which word best describes Riya?
    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) lazy (b) polite (c) unkind
37. 37.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Rohan counted the coins in his piggy bank.” (a) third person (b) first person
38. 38.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the wedding hall (b) the highway (c) the playground
39. 39.Read the story. Which word best describes Ishaan?
    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) hard-working (b) careless (c) greedy
40. 40.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) the hill road (b) the village pond (c) the sports ground

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids