Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 994 · 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 is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) silly mix-ups (b) a magic object (c) surviving a storm or a flood
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is tired? (a) Riya grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Riya was tired. (c) Riya rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa.
3. 3.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Arjun tied his shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) first person (b) third person
4. 4.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) one misty dawn (c) the village pond
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) quickly (c) chirp
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
7. 7.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) third person (b) first person
8. 8.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Kabir (b) Neel (c) Grandpa
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Neel wrote a letter to his grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Diya gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut.” (a) scared (b) happy (c) angry
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the playground (b) one sunny morning (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
13. 13.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) high – fish (b) cake – fly (c) high – fly
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
15. 15.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Late Train (c) The Fallen Sparrow
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is scared? (a) Riya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (b) Riya rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Riya was scared.
18. 18.What kind of story is this?
    A missing painting, a muddy shoe print and a torn ticket: the clues pile up. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
19. 19.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Sahil (b) Mrs Bose (c) Yash
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) his classroom (c) one breezy evening
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
24. 24.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Grab the rope___” shouted Riya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a full stop (.)
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the baby is sleeping” whispered Neel. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping”, whispered Neel. (c) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Neel.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It began to melt and drip.
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret___” whispered Maria. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
28. 28.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Manav tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Maria tied her shoelaces and ran outside.
29. 29.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
30. 30.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) The Windy Rangoli (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Snake in the Shed
31. 31.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) blazed (b) grabbed (c) crept
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
33. 33.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) the frog (b) the boy (c) the camel
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
35. 35.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Patience brings good things.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
38. 38.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Zoya (b) Vihaan (c) Officer Kaur
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight

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