English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 188 · 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.Arjun wrote “a fast horse and a fast car”. Which word means the same as “fast” and can replace the second one? (a) slow (b) quick (c) purple
2. 2.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The shop was closed we went back home.” (a) after “The” (b) after “shop” (c) after “closed” (d) after “went”
3. 3.These words are mixed up: bed / drinks / before / warm / Riya / milk
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Riya drinks warm milk before bed. (b) Riya drinks before bed warm milk. (c) Drinks Riya warm milk before bed. (d) Riya warm milk drinks before bed.
4. 4.Which sentence describes the butterfly best? (a) Pooja saw an orange butterfly. (b) Pooja saw a pretty butterfly. (c) Pooja saw a pretty orange butterfly. (d) Pooja saw a butterfly.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Sports Day (b) Our Postman (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   4. Ants store food for the winter.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
   ___
   Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
8. 8.These words are mixed up: Kabir / in / kitchen / helps / Grandma / the
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Kabir helps in the kitchen Grandma. (b) Kabir helps Grandma in the kitchen. (c) Kabir Grandma helps in the kitchen. (d) Helps Kabir Grandma in the kitchen.
9. 9.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “on saturday we have a test in maths.” (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 1
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
11. 11.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    19 March 2026
    Free Eye Check-Up
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 26 March at 3 pm. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    School Captain (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) the school library (b) elephants (c) a cricket match (d) the peacock
13. 13.Which sentence describes the flower best? (a) Maria picked a pretty yellow flower. (b) Maria picked a yellow flower. (c) Maria picked a pretty flower. (d) Maria picked a flower.
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “The bus is late today___” said Joseph. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
15. 15.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    9 June 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will bring the books at 5 pm on Wednesday.
    Saanvi (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
16. 16.You are writing a letter to the Sports Teacher asking to join the football team. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Request for a school picnic (b) Subject: Joining the football team (c) Subject: Change of section (d) Subject: Request for new storybooks
17. 17.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    14 January 2026
    A science exhibition will be held on 18 January at 3 pm in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Zoya
    Secretary, Science Club (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Science Exhibition (c) Free Eye Check-Up
18. 18.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
19. 19.Yash is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) GIVE ME ONE MORE DAY!!! (b) Could you please give me one more day? (c) Give me one more day now.
20. 20.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Vikram drawing in class? (b) What Vikram is drawing in class? (c) What is Vikram drawing in class? (d) Vikram is what drawing in class?
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
22. 22.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Kapoor,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
23. 23.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Yash drawing in class? (b) What is Yash drawing in class? (c) What Yash is drawing in class? (d) Yash is what drawing in class?
24. 24.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Splashed in the river. (b) Because the shop was closed. (c) My sister. (d) Grandpa watered the plants.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Saving Water (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Night Sky (d) My Pet Cat
27. 27.Which describing word fits best?
    “The chips taste ___.” (a) noisy (b) bright (c) salty (d) sticky
28. 28.Imran is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will plant a tree in our garden. (b) Today I planted a tree in our garden. (c) You planted a tree in our garden today. (d) Every day I plant a tree in our garden.
29. 29.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. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Arjun washed Arjun's bicycle. Arjun rode it. (b) Arjun washed his bicycle. He rode it. (c) Arjun washed his bicycle. Him rode it.
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
32. 32.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) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
33. 33.The first step is: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Watch the paint turn green.
34. 34.In a formal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) the subject (b) your address (c) the receiver's address (d) the body
35. 35.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    14 November 2026
    Story-Telling Contest
    A story-telling contest will be held on 19 November at 9 am in the junior hall. All are welcome. (a) the date (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
36. 36.These words are mixed up: lunch / for / Kunal / rice / cooks
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Cooks Kunal rice for lunch. (b) Kunal rice cooks for lunch. (c) Kunal cooks rice for lunch. (d) Kunal cooks for lunch rice.
37. 37.Ishaan answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will call again at 5 pm on Wednesday.” What should Ishaan write in the message for his father? (a) You will call again at 5 pm on Wednesday. (b) Grandma will call again at 7 pm on Wednesday. (c) Grandma will call again at 5 pm on Wednesday. (d) I will call again at 5 pm on Wednesday.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
39. 39.Kabir answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Wednesday.” What should Kabir write in the message for his mother? (a) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Wednesday. (b) I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Wednesday. (c) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Wednesday. (d) You will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Wednesday.
40. 40.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Drink a glass of milk. (b) What is Zoya reading today? (c) What a lovely song! (d) Ananya cleans the room every Saturday.

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