English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 116 · 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.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
3. 3.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The children sang a song in the hall. (b) After we ate lunch. (c) Gave fresh milk. (d) The red kite.
4. 4.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “The wind.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) elephants (b) the rainy season (c) a day at the beach (d) a visit to an old fort
7. 7.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Maria wrote her poem. She read it. (b) Maria wrote her poem. Her read it. (c) Maria wrote Maria's poem. Maria read it.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Bean Seed
9. 9.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Why are you late___” asked Dev. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.You are writing a letter to the Principal about a broken water cooler. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Broken traffic light (b) Subject: Request for new storybooks (c) Subject: Broken water cooler (d) Subject: Garbage on our street
13. 13.These words are mixed up: the / at / packs / bag / night / school / Maria
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Maria the school bag packs at night. (b) Maria packs the school bag at night. (c) Packs Maria the school bag at night. (d) Maria packs at night the school bag.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The plants died. Nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
16. 16.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The postman. (b) Before the sun set. (c) Hid under the bed. (d) The firefighters put out the fire.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
18. 18.A formal letter begins with “Dear Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) making a rangoli (b) our postman (c) my grandfather (d) the village fair
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Power Cut (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Big Football Match
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants
22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Bean Seed (d) Arjun Gets Well
24. 24.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is who Omkar calling? (b) Omkar is who calling? (c) Who Omkar is calling? (d) Who is Omkar calling?
25. 25.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Broken Kite (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
26. 26.Which is the best way to join “The sky was cloudy.” and “It did not rain.”? (a) The sky was cloudy so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy because it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy but it did not rain.
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it raining outside?” asked the teacher. (b) “Is it raining outside,” asked the teacher. (c) “Is it raining outside?” asked the teacher? (d) “Is it raining outside” asked the teacher.
28. 28.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Saanvi cricket plays in the park. (b) Plays Saanvi cricket in the park. (c) Saanvi plays cricket in the park. (d) Saanvi plays in the park cricket.
29. 29.Which of these is a question? (a) Ishaan helps Grandma in the kitchen. (b) What a tasty samosa! (c) Who is Pooja calling? (d) Turn left at the temple.
30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) However (c) Finally (d) so
31. 31.Saanvi wrote “a pretty doll in a pretty dress”. Which word means the same as “pretty” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) lovely (c) ugly
32. 32.Which is the best way to join “The shop was closed.” and “We went home.”? (a) The shop was closed because we went home. (b) The shop was closed but we went home. (c) The shop was closed so we went home.
33. 33.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My grandmother told us a story. (b) Broke his toy car. (c) The hungry monkey grabbed a banana. (d) The cricket match ended at five o'clock.
34. 34.“A small mouse.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
35. 35.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    15 November 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 20 November at 9 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Omkar
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) Annual Sports Day (b) Inter-House Quiz (c) Story-Telling Contest
36. 36.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for two days’ leave. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Garbage on our street (b) Subject: Leave for two days (c) Subject: Request for new storybooks (d) Subject: Change of section
37. 37.Tara wrote “a rich king in a rich city”. Which word means the same as “rich” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) poor (c) wealthy
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.Which is the best way to join “Mum smiled.” and “I had cleaned my room.”? (a) Mum smiled because I had cleaned my room. (b) Mum smiled but I had cleaned my room. (c) Mum smiled so I had cleaned my room.
40. 40.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)

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