Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 997 · 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.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
2. 2.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
3. 3.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one sunny morning (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) the music school
4. 4.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) noon – book (b) cook – old (c) cook – book
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (b) The water climbed back into the jug. (c) The water spilled over the top.
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (b) Stranded on Storm Island (c) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp
9. 9.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) chain – train (b) chain – tray (c) took – train
10. 10.Which word rhymes with “rake”? (a) bed (b) tree (c) snake
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Catch the ball___” shouted Saanvi. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
13. 13.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) fiery
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Grab the rope___” shouted Farhan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
15. 15.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Mango Mystery (c) Lost at the Fair
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ishaan (b) Pema (c) Tenzin
17. 17.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Zoya was cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
18. 18.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) tree – bold (b) cold – house (c) cold – bold
19. 19.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap” whispered Rohan. (b) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap”, whispered Rohan. (c) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” whispered Rohan.
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is happy? (a) Nisha’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter. (b) Nisha was happy. (c) Nisha grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
22. 22.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We lost our pencil box on the bus. (b) I lost my pencil box on the bus. (c) Farhan lost his pencil box on the bus.
24. 24.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) Dev fed his goldfish before school. (c) We fed our goldfish before school.
25. 25.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Windy Rangoli
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) Help others and they will help you. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Do not make fun of others.
27. 27.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Wishing Well of Gold (b) The Day Dad Sneezed (c) Climb to the Clouds
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Annual Day (b) one breezy evening (c) on bake sale day
30. 30.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) quickly (c) splash
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toaster ate the bread. (b) The toast popped up warm and brown. (c) The bread came out frozen.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The box is found under the last seat
36. 36.What kind of story is this?
    Three friends trek through a thick jungle to reach a hidden waterfall. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    ___, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
38. 38.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Zoya (b) Dadi (c) Aisha
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) Always tell the truth. (b) Do not believe everything you hear. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
40. 40.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one quiet Sunday (b) on a long car trip (c) one windy afternoon

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