English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 103 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Rule, then check): Decide which skill the question is testing. Use that lesson’s tip — subject and predicate, the link between ideas, the order, the topic, or the format. Read your choice aloud to check it.

1. 1.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Simran saw an elephant. (b) Simran saw a grey elephant. (c) Simran saw a big elephant. (d) Simran saw a big grey elephant.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. Red roses grow along the fence.
   3. Its stone walls were very thick.
   4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.Imagine this picture:
   A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) There is a well beside the field.
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) the night sky (b) a day at the beach (c) flying kites (d) ants
5. 5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “The bus is late today” said the teacher. (b) “The bus is late today,” said the teacher. (c) The bus is late today,” said the teacher. (d) “The bus is late today.” said the teacher.
6. 6.Which describing word fits best?
   “The honey tastes ___.” (a) quiet (b) prickly (c) sweet (d) bright
7. 7.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rohan bought Rohan's book. Rohan read it. (b) Rohan bought his book. Him read it. (c) Rohan bought his book. He read it.
8. 8.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “I brushed my teeth. I washed my face.” (a) but (b) and (c) because
9. 9.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Where is my bag___” asked Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
10. 10.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Kunal flew a yellow kite. (b) Kunal flew a small kite. (c) Kunal flew a kite. (d) Kunal flew a small yellow kite.
11. 11.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    12 September 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 16 September at 11 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Rahul
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) the title (b) name and designation (c) the date (d) the word NOTICE
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Broken Kite
14. 14.Which describing word fits best?
    “The library sounds ___.” (a) prickly (b) colourful (c) bitter (d) quiet
15. 15.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    25 March 2026, 5:20 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will visit us at 4 pm on Wednesday. (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
16. 16.In a formal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the body (b) the subject (c) the greeting (d) the date
17. 17.Nisha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Check my project now. (b) CHECK MY PROJECT!!! (c) Could you please check my project?
18. 18.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Saanvi lost Saanvi's pencil. Saanvi found it. (b) Saanvi lost her pencil. Her found it. (c) Saanvi lost her pencil. She found it.
19. 19.“My best friend.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) nothing is missing (c) who or what (subject)
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
21. 21.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
22. 22.These words are mixed up: in / plants / the / Ishaan / evening / the / waters
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Ishaan waters the plants in the evening. (b) Waters Ishaan the plants in the evening. (c) Ishaan waters in the evening the plants. (d) Ishaan the plants waters in the evening.
23. 23.Nisha is writing a letter to her friend Aisha. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Aisha (b) Dear Aisha, (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Aisha.
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) since (c) Although (d) Next
25. 25.You are writing to the Municipal Officer but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir/Madam, (b) Dear Friend, (c) Hi there! (d) Dear Farhan,
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
28. 28.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) I was so excited that I could not sleep.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
30. 30.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Sen. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Dear Mrs Sen, (c) Hey Sen!!! (d) Sen, listen up
31. 31.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Simran wore a red cap. (b) Simran wore a new cap. (c) Simran wore a new red cap. (d) Simran wore a cap.
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
33. 33.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “imran and I played in the park on Monday.” (a) played (b) in (c) imran (d) the
34. 34.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The bus has forty seats. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) I felt thankful for my friends.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Power Cut (d) The Model Volcano
36. 36.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Switch off the fan.” (a) command (b) statement (c) question (d) exclamation
37. 37.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Farhan has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) Him (d) She
38. 38.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Priya found her kite. Her flew it. (b) Priya found her kite. She flew it. (c) Priya found Priya's kite. Priya flew it.
39. 39.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Our team practised hard we won the match.” (a) after “we” (b) after “hard” (c) after “Our” (d) after “won”
40. 40.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “When is Saanvi leaving for Delhi” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)

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