English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 172 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
3. 3.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The water was too cold. We did not swim.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Our team scored fifty runs.
   3. Imran took the last wicket.
   4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The test had ten questions. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) I was happy but very tired. (d) A week has seven days.
6. 6.Aisha answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Saturday.” What should Aisha write in the message for her sister? (a) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 11 am on Saturday. (b) You will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Saturday. (c) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Saturday. (d) I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Saturday.
7. 7.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The garden has roses. It has sunflowers.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
   ___
   A police officer helped Karan look for him.
   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
10. 10.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He put the fish back into the river.
11. 11.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Can I come with you?” asked Pooja? (b) “Can I come with you?” asked Pooja. (c) “Can I come with you” asked Pooja. (d) “Can I come with you,” asked Pooja.
12. 12.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jam feels ___.” (a) sticky (b) colourful (c) bitter (d) loud
13. 13.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Manav found a small shell. (b) Manav found a small white shell. (c) Manav found a white shell. (d) Manav found a shell.
14. 14.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Mum smiled. I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
15. 15.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Ananya brushes on Sundays the dog. (b) Brushes Ananya the dog on Sundays. (c) Ananya brushes the dog on Sundays. (d) Ananya the dog brushes on Sundays.
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) We must not waste water. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
18. 18.You are writing to the Librarian but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Friend, (c) Dear Sir/Madam, (d) Dear Pooja,
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “It was late ___ the shops were still open.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
21. 21.You are writing to the Bank Manager, Mr Kapoor. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Kapoor. (b) Dear Mr Kapoor, (c) Hi Kapoor! (d) Dear, Mr Kapoor
22. 22.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Arjun has a new sapling. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) It (c) He (d) She
23. 23.Dev wrote “a loud bell and a loud drum”. Which word means the same as “loud” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) noisy (c) quiet
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Our School Library (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) Elephants
25. 25.You are writing a letter to the Municipal Officer about garbage on your street. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (b) Subject: Garbage on our street (c) Subject: Joining the football team (d) Subject: Change of section
26. 26.These words are mixed up: poem / a / every / Kabir / week / writes
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Kabir writes a poem every week. (b) Writes Kabir a poem every week. (c) Kabir a poem writes every week. (d) Kabir writes every week a poem.
27. 27.“The players.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
28. 28.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Rang loudly.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
29. 29.Manav answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will come home at 5 pm on Thursday.” What should Manav write in the message for his mother? (a) Mr Bose will come home at 7 pm on Thursday. (b) You will come home at 5 pm on Thursday. (c) Mr Bose will come home at 5 pm on Thursday. (d) I will come home at 5 pm on Thursday.
30. 30.These words are mixed up: cooks / rice / for / lunch / Meera
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Meera rice cooks for lunch. (b) Meera cooks rice for lunch. (c) Meera cooks for lunch rice. (d) Cooks Meera rice for lunch.
31. 31.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Pooja made her card. She posted it. (b) Pooja made her card. Her posted it. (c) Pooja made Pooja's card. Pooja posted it.
32. 32.You are writing an email to thank your aunt for a birthday gift. Which subject line is best? (a) READ THIS NOW (b) Thank you for the gift (c) Sports day date (d) Photos from the school trip
33. 33.In a diary entry, what comes just before the entry (body)? (a) the time (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) your name (d) the day and date
34. 34.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    6 November 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 12 November at 9 am in the art room. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Dance Workshop (b) Drawing Competition (c) Tree Plantation Drive
35. 35.Aarav is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You flew a kite on the roof today. (b) Today I flew a kite on the roof. (c) Every day I fly a kite on the roof. (d) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof.
36. 36.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We ran to the bus stop. We were late.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
37. 37.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The peacock. (b) Brought a letter for Dad. (c) Eating a big mango. (d) The little puppy ran across the garden.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.Kabir is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!! (b) Could you please renew my library book? (c) Renew my library book now.
40. 40.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.

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