English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 148 · 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 word needs a capital letter?
   “kavya wore new clothes on Baisakhi.” (a) on (b) clothes (c) wore (d) kavya
2. 2.You are writing to the Principal but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Simran, (c) Dear Friend, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
3. 3.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) The Model Volcano (b) The Power Cut (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Nest on the Window
4. 4.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) I felt a little scared.
5. 5.Ishaan wrote “happy children at a happy party”. Which word means the same as “happy” and can replace the second one? (a) glad (b) sad (c) purple
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) the rainy season (b) the vegetable market (c) grandma's garden (d) ants
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (d) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
9. 9.Omkar is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please renew my library book? (b) Renew my library book now. (c) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!!
10. 10.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Please close the door.” (a) statement (b) exclamation (c) question (d) command
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
15. 15.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Tenzin said, I love mangoes.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, I (b) Tenzin said (c) I love mangoes. (d) I love
16. 16.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The shop was closed ___ we went home.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A dog is running after a ball. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
18. 18.Which describing word fits best?
    “The kitten feels ___.” (a) quiet (b) sweet (c) bright (d) fluffy
19. 19.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What is Omkar drawing in class” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) saving water (c) our postman (d) flying kites
21. 21.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 describes this picture? (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
23. 23.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Packs Aarav the school bag at night. (b) Aarav packs the school bag at night. (c) Aarav the school bag packs at night. (d) Aarav packs at night the school bag.
24. 24.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) If you come early. (b) Grandpa watered the plants. (c) The ice cream seller rang his bell. (d) A small mouse hid under the bed.
25. 25.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ananya has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) Her (d) He
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) therefore (c) because (d) Next
29. 29.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “the big fair in Mysuru starts in September.” (a) starts (b) fair (c) big (d) the
30. 30.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    4 November 2026
    Free Eye Check-Up
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 10 November at 4 pm. All are welcome.
    Riya
    School Captain (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
31. 31.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Where is Omkar playing cricket?” (a) exclamation (b) statement (c) command (d) question
32. 32.Dev is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You flew a kite on the roof today. (b) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof. (c) Every day I fly a kite on the roof. (d) Today I flew a kite on the roof.
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
34. 34.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) the rainy season (b) saving water (c) flying kites (d) our trip to the zoo
35. 35.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    8 June 2026
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on 14 June at 9 am on the school ground. All are welcome. (a) the date (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Saving Water (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) Although (d) because
38. 38.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Grandma said, Let us play outside.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, Let (b) Let us play outside. (c) Let us (d) Grandma said
39. 39.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Imran flew a small kite. (b) Imran flew a kite. (c) Imran flew a red kite. (d) Imran flew a small red kite.
40. 40.In a formal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) the receiver's address (b) the greeting (c) the body (d) name and signature

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