English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 222 · 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.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “Grandma baked a cake it smelled lovely.” (a) after “Grandma” (b) after “baked” (c) after “cake” (d) after “a”
2. 2.These words are mixed up: the / Priya / Sundays / dog / on / brushes
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Priya brushes the dog on Sundays. (b) Priya the dog brushes on Sundays. (c) Brushes Priya the dog on Sundays. (d) Priya brushes on Sundays the dog.
3. 3.Imagine this picture:
   A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
4. 4.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Diya opened an umbrella. (b) Diya opened a yellow umbrella. (c) Diya opened a big yellow umbrella. (d) Diya opened a big umbrella.
5. 5.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “I have finished my homework___” said Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
6. 6.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Riya wore a sweater. It was cold.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
7. 7.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) the day and date (b) the entry (body) (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) your name
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
9. 9.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The room was dark. I switched on the light.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
10. 10.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on Diwali.” (a) all (b) cousins (c) we (d) met
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
12. 12.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
14. 14.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The sky was cloudy ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
15. 15.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last thursday i went to indore by train.” (a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 6 (d) 4
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
17. 17.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    2 July 2026
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 9 July at 4 pm in the music room. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    Cultural Secretary (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Yoga Day
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
19. 19.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is why Nisha laughing? (b) Nisha is why laughing? (c) Why is Nisha laughing? (d) Why Nisha is laughing?
20. 20.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “The bus is late today___” said Nisha. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
22. 22.Ishaan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will plant a tree in our garden. (b) Every day I plant a tree in our garden. (c) Today I planted a tree in our garden. (d) You planted a tree in our garden today.
23. 23.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Tara likes to paint. She likes to draw.” (a) and (b) but (c) because
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
25. 25.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Riya drew a small green house. (b) Riya drew a small house. (c) Riya drew a house. (d) Riya drew a green house.
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the rainy season (b) my best friend (c) grandma's garden (d) making a rangoli
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.Which sentence describes the flower best? (a) Aisha picked a tiny flower. (b) Aisha picked a tiny yellow flower. (c) Aisha picked a yellow flower. (d) Aisha picked a flower.
29. 29.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    24 May 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Mum,
    Grandma called. She will drop off the cake at 11 am on Monday.
    Yash (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
31. 31.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Kabir saw a grey elephant. (b) Kabir saw a big elephant. (c) Kabir saw a big grey elephant. (d) Kabir saw an elephant.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) My Grandfather (c) Busy Ants (d) Healthy Food
34. 34.Priya is writing a letter to her friend Ishaan. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Ishaan. (b) Dear Ishaan, (c) Dear, Ishaan (d) Dear Sir,
35. 35.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “It was very hot. We went for a swim.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
36. 36.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
37. 37.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    11 March 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will visit us at 6 pm on Wednesday.
    Meera (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    ___
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
40. 40.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    7 April 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Grandma called. She will come home at 5 pm on Sunday. (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name

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