English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 152 · 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 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) Priya the Queen (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Power Cut (d) Neel Learns to Swim
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   4. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “The soup is ready___” said Sneha. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
4. 4.You are writing to the Editor but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir/Madam, (b) Dear Zoya, (c) Hi there! (d) Dear Friend,
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   He told his father about the leaking tap.
   His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
   Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
6. 6.You are writing a letter to the Librarian asking for new storybooks. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Leave for two days (b) Subject: Broken traffic light (c) Subject: Garbage on our street (d) Subject: Request for new storybooks
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
   5. Its stone walls were very thick.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.Rohan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will plant a tree in our garden. (b) You planted a tree in our garden today. (c) Every day I plant a tree in our garden. (d) Today I planted a tree in our garden.
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (d) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
10. 10.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    The teacher said, The soup is ready.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, The (b) The soup is ready. (c) The soup (d) The teacher said
11. 11.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The firefighters put out the fire. (b) Two ducks swam in the pond. (c) The postman brought a letter for Dad. (d) Splashed in the river.
12. 12.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    3 February 2026
    Story-Telling Contest
    A story-telling contest will be held on 9 February at 2 pm in the junior hall. All are welcome.
    Manav
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) name and designation (b) the date (c) the title (d) the word NOTICE
13. 13.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    3 December 2026
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 8 December at 2 pm near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) name and designation (b) the date (c) the title (d) the word NOTICE
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time is it,” asked Grandma. (b) “What time is it?” asked Grandma. (c) “What time is it?” asked Grandma? (d) “What time is it” asked Grandma.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join “I like mangoes.” and “My sister likes apples.”? (a) I like mangoes but my sister likes apples. (b) I like mangoes because my sister likes apples. (c) I like mangoes so my sister likes apples.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
17. 17.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Joshi. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Hey Joshi!!! (c) Joshi, listen up (d) Dear Mrs Joshi,
18. 18.“Brought a letter for Dad.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
20. 20.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Rahul has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Him (c) He (d) It
21. 21.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    20 September 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 24 September at 10 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) Annual Sports Day (b) Music Club Auditions (c) Inter-House Quiz
22. 22.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My aunt sent me a gift. (b) My little brother broke his toy car. (c) The new student sat next to me. (d) Danced in the rain.
23. 23.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “joseph wore new clothes on pongal.” (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 3
24. 24.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tamarind tastes ___.” (a) colourful (b) smooth (c) sour (d) loud
25. 25.Which describing word fits best?
    “The honey tastes ___.” (a) sweet (b) fluffy (c) shiny (d) quiet
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Elephants (b) The Railway Station (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
27. 27.Isha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Send me the notes now. (b) SEND ME THE NOTES!!! (c) Could you please send me the notes?
28. 28.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Kunal found a shell. (b) Kunal found a tiny pink shell. (c) Kunal found a tiny shell. (d) Kunal found a pink shell.
29. 29.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Finally (c) But (d) since
30. 30.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the light.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
31. 31.Ananya answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will bring the books at 11 am on Sunday.” What should Ananya write in the message for her brother? (a) I will bring the books at 11 am on Sunday. (b) Mrs Das will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday. (c) You will bring the books at 11 am on Sunday. (d) Mrs Das will bring the books at 11 am on Sunday.
32. 32.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Ishaan visits the library on Fridays.” (a) exclamation (b) command (c) question (d) statement
33. 33.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    9 December 2026
    A book fair will be held on 13 December at 11 am in the school library. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Cleanliness Drive (b) Drawing Competition (c) Book Fair
34. 34.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Model Volcano
35. 35.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my uncle came from kochi in april.” (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 3
36. 36.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Arjun has a new pot. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Him (c) It (d) He
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Broken Kite (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
39. 39.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Maria writes a poem every week” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
40. 40.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) but (c) so

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