English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 173 · 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.Dev wrote “a shiny coin and a shiny ring”. Which word means the same as “shiny” and can replace the second one? (a) square (b) dull (c) bright
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
3. 3.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) making a rangoli (b) a day at the beach (c) a busy railway station (d) the old banyan tree
4. 4.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Heat a little oil in a pan. (c) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (d) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.
5. 5.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Imran helps in the kitchen Grandma. (b) Imran helps Grandma in the kitchen. (c) Helps Imran Grandma in the kitchen. (d) Imran Grandma helps in the kitchen.
6. 6.Simran is writing a letter to her friend Meera. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
7. 7.Farhan is writing a letter to his mother. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
8. 8.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The mango looked green ___ it was very sweet.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
9. 9.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Dad said, I love mangoes.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) I love (b) I love mangoes. (c) said, I (d) Dad said
10. 10.You are writing a letter to the Librarian asking for new storybooks. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Order for a dictionary (b) Subject: Leave for two days (c) Subject: Request for new storybooks (d) Subject: Stray dogs in our area
11. 11.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 24 November at 11 am in the society park. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the title (d) the date
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (d) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join “Priya can sing.” and “She can dance too.”? (a) Priya can sing because she can dance too. (b) Priya can sing and she can dance too. (c) Priya can sing but she can dance too.
14. 14.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Farhan found his kite. Him flew it. (b) Farhan found his kite. He flew it. (c) Farhan found Farhan's kite. Farhan flew it.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
18. 18.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
19. 19.Meera is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) See ya, (b) Thank you and regards, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) Yours lovingly,
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Pooja said, “The bus is late today. (b) Pooja said, “The bus is late today.” (c) Pooja said “The bus is late today.” (d) Pooja said, The bus is late today.
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Why are you late___” asked Dev. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
22. 22.Which of these is a question? (a) How is Priya travelling to school? (b) What a tasty samosa! (c) Isha sings a song in the morning. (d) Please help me carry this box.
23. 23.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Gill. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Gill!!! (b) Dear Mr Gill, (c) Yo teacher, (d) Gill, listen up
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
25. 25.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    12 August 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 15 August at 9 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Simran
    Cultural Secretary (a) Story-Telling Contest (b) Drawing Competition (c) Dance Workshop
26. 26.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
28. 28.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where is my bag___” asked Grandma. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
29. 29.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Joseph helps Grandma in the kitchen” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
30. 30.Kavya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will help Grandpa in the garden. (b) You helped Grandpa in the garden today. (c) Every day I help Grandpa in the garden. (d) Today I helped Grandpa in the garden.
31. 31.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Grandpa reads the paper ___ he drinks his tea.” (a) and (b) but (c) because
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “The big fair in jaipur starts in August.” (a) big (b) jaipur (c) fair (d) starts
34. 34.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “On thursday we have a test in maths.” (a) have (b) we (c) thursday (d) a
35. 35.“The new student.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
36. 36.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    6 August 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 9 August at 3 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Arjun
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Annual Sports Day (b) Drawing Competition (c) Dance Workshop
37. 37.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it raining outside___” asked Aisha. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    17 February 2026
    Free Eye Check-Up
    A free eye check-up camp will be held in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Tara
    School Captain (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
40. 40.Which of these is a question? (a) How colourful the rangoli is! (b) Switch off the fan. (c) Vikram visits the library on Fridays. (d) What is Meera reading today?

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