Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 989 · 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 this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The school building went on holiday. (b) The children went to school as usual. (c) The children cheered with joy.
2. 2.What kind of story is this?
   A spell makes a lazy prince sleep until someone wishes him awake. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
3. 3.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) Help others and they will help you. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Be grateful to those who help you.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Diya (b) Tanvi (c) Advik
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) fine (b) striped (c) good
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
9. 9.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The scissors went snip as Mum cut the thread.” (a) snip (b) thread (c) scissors
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
11. 11.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I watered my tulsi plant every morning.” (a) first person (b) third person
13. 13.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Saanvi (b) Grandpa (c) Imran
14. 14.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
15. 15.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Torn Page (c) The Silent Microphone
16. 16.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) one cloudy evening (b) on her birthday morning (c) early one Saturday
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
18. 18.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Riya (b) Maria (c) Maa
19. 19.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The striped snake slid under the rock.” (a) snake (b) slid (c) striped
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
22. 22.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Slipped Chain (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) one breezy evening (b) after the lunch bell (c) one summer holiday
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
25. 25.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
26. 26.What makes the sound “tick-tock”? (a) a clock (b) a steel plate falling (c) a pair of scissors
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) The microphone stops working before her song (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
29. 29.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
30. 30.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Science Day (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) the school garden
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) roar (c) tall
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
34. 34.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Dry Well (c) Lost at the Fair
35. 35.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Rohan rode his new bicycle round the block. (b) We rode our new bicycle round the block. (c) I rode my new bicycle round the block.
36. 36.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quack (b) green (c) quickly
37. 37.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tree”? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1
38. 38.Which word rhymes with “run”? (a) bake (b) bell (c) sun
39. 39.What makes the sound “clang”? (a) a steel plate falling (b) a lion (c) the wind
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.

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