English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 14 · 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 linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) First (c) so (d) However
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   4. The librarian helps us find good books.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (d) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
4. 4.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Why is Pooja crying” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
5. 5.Imagine this picture:
   A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
7. 7.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “I finished my homework then I read a comic.” (a) after “homework” (b) after “then” (c) after “finished” (d) after “a”
8. 8.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time is it,” asked Maria. (b) “What time is it” asked Maria. (c) “What time is it?” asked Maria? (d) “What time is it?” asked Maria.
9. 9.Vikram is writing a letter to his grandmother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Grandma (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Grandma. (d) Dear Grandma,
10. 10.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Kapoor,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
11. 11.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    ___
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
13. 13.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What is Diya eating for lunch” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
14. 14.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Zoya drinks warm milk before bed.” (a) statement (b) question (c) exclamation (d) command
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
16. 16.In an informal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) the closing (b) your name (c) the body (d) your address
17. 17.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in November.” (a) after (b) the (c) in (d) our
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    ___
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
19. 19.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Saanvi eating for lunch? (b) What Saanvi is eating for lunch? (c) What is Saanvi eating for lunch? (d) Saanvi is what eating for lunch?
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) saving water (b) the school library (c) my new bicycle (d) elephants
21. 21.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    11 August 2026
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 19 August at 9 am in the music room. All are welcome.
    Kavya
    Cultural Secretary (a) Science Exhibition (b) Drawing Competition (c) Music Club Auditions
22. 22.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Why is Imran crying?” (a) statement (b) exclamation (c) question (d) command
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Bean Seed (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Kitten in the Tree
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
26. 26.You are writing to the Manager of a shop, Mr Fernandes. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Fernandes. (b) Hi Fernandes! (c) Dear, Mr Fernandes (d) Dear Mr Fernandes,
27. 27.Saanvi wrote “a shiny coin and a shiny ring”. Which word means the same as “shiny” and can replace the second one? (a) spicy (b) bright (c) dull
28. 28.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
29. 29.These words are mixed up: kitchen / Simran / in / the / helps / Grandma
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Simran Grandma helps in the kitchen. (b) Simran helps in the kitchen Grandma. (c) Helps Simran Grandma in the kitchen. (d) Simran helps Grandma in the kitchen.
30. 30.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 18 November at 4 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    Secretary, Art Club (a) the title (b) name and designation (c) the date (d) the word NOTICE
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) We must not waste water. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
32. 32.Sneha is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You helped Grandpa in the garden today. (b) Today I helped Grandpa in the garden. (c) Every day I help Grandpa in the garden. (d) Tomorrow I will help Grandpa in the garden.
33. 33.“Ended at five o'clock.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) who or what (subject) (c) what happens (predicate)
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Boil water in a pan. (d) Pour in milk and sugar.
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it raining outside___” asked the teacher. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
36. 36.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) sweet (b) bright (c) fluffy (d) loud
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Night Sky (c) The Peacock (d) The Railway Station
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
40. 40.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “kunal lives near the lake in Chennai.” (a) kunal (b) lake (c) in (d) near

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