Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 999 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
3. 3.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
4. 4.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Butterflies dance on the breeze (b) Cool rain falls on dusty roads (c) The old banyan tree
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   A girl journeys deep into the Sundarbans to rescue a tiger cub. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
7. 7.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet.
8. 8.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) a puzzle to solve (c) silly mix-ups
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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 alarm button brings help (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A lift stops between two floors
10. 10.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) nice (b) spiky (c) okay
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
13. 13.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “The hungry boy ate all the samosas in a minute.” (a) sprinkled (b) gobbled (c) strolled
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
17. 17.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) Climb to the Clouds
18. 18.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Mango Mystery
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The crowded market buzzed with voices.” (a) buzzed (b) market (c) crowded
21. 21.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
22. 22.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 village well has dried up (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A lift stops between two floors
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
24. 24.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.” (a) first person (b) third person
25. 25.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Mr Das (b) Zoya (c) Rohan
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
27. 27.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Muddy Uniform (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Broken Swing
28. 28.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Fatima is happy? (a) Fatima grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Fatima kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch. (c) Fatima was happy.
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) got (b) shouted (c) spoke
30. 30.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) tossed (b) gulped (c) leapt
31. 31.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Imran cycled to the market with his cousin.” (a) first person (b) third person
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch.
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
34. 34.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Meera pushed her little sister on the swing. (b) I pushed my little sister on the swing. (c) Rohan pushed his little sister on the swing.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
36. 36.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Late Train (c) The Ball in the Pond
37. 37.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) ate (b) made (c) munched
38. 38.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Maria gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut.” (a) tired (b) angry (c) scared
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) achoo (b) teacher (c) mango

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