English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 224 · 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 sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Rides Aisha a bicycle to school. (b) Aisha rides to school a bicycle. (c) Aisha a bicycle rides to school. (d) Aisha rides a bicycle to school.
2. 2.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Priya carried a big bag. (b) Priya carried a bag. (c) Priya carried a black bag. (d) Priya carried a big black bag.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   3. We place small lamps around the design.
   4. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.In a diary entry, what comes just before “Dear Diary,”? (a) the day and date (b) the time (c) your name (d) the entry (body)
5. 5.You are writing an email to ask the principal about the sports day date. Which subject line is best? (a) Maths homework for today (b) Missing practice on Friday (c) Something (d) Sports day date
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
   At last she found the ring under the sofa.
   Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
7. 7.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) First (c) Because
8. 8.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Can I come with you___” asked Omkar. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
10. 10.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Imran is who calling? (b) Is who Imran calling? (c) Who is Imran calling? (d) Who Imran is calling?
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Clean Park
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Saving Water (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Railway Station (d) Sports Day
13. 13.In a formal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) the greeting (b) your address (c) the date (d) the closing
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.Which describing word fits best?
    “The peacock looks ___.” (a) quiet (b) fluffy (c) salty (d) colourful
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. The winners got shiny medals.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Dev baked his cake. He shared it. (b) Dev baked Dev's cake. Dev shared it. (c) Dev baked his cake. Him shared it.
18. 18.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is where Maria going after school? (b) Where is Maria going after school? (c) Where Maria is going after school? (d) Maria is where going after school?
19. 19.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    15 February 2026
    Story-Telling Contest
    A story-telling contest will be held on 22 February at 3 pm in the junior hall. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the title (d) the date
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) a busy railway station (b) elephants (c) flying kites (d) the vegetable market
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) saving water (b) making a rangoli (c) flying kites (d) a busy railway station
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
23. 23.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    12 October 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 17 October at 11 am. All are welcome.
    Kavya
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) so (c) However (d) since
25. 25.Which is the best way to join “I brushed my teeth.” and “I washed my face.”? (a) I brushed my teeth and I washed my face. (b) I brushed my teeth because I washed my face. (c) I brushed my teeth but I washed my face.
26. 26.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ishaan packed Ishaan's bag. Ishaan carried it. (b) Ishaan packed his bag. Him carried it. (c) Ishaan packed his bag. He carried it.
27. 27.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
28. 28.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) your name (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the time (d) the entry (body)
29. 29.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The shopkeeper. (b) Grabbed a banana. (c) The tiny ant carried a crumb. (d) Eating a big mango.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The Power Cut (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked the teacher. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
32. 32.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The train arrived people got on quickly.” (a) after “arrived” (b) after “people” (c) after “on” (d) after “The”
33. 33.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I come with you___” asked Dev. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
34. 34.“Gave fresh milk.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) nothing is missing (c) what happens (predicate)
35. 35.These words are mixed up: Fridays / the / library / on / Meera / visits
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Meera visits the library on Fridays. (b) Meera the library visits on Fridays. (c) Visits Meera the library on Fridays. (d) Meera visits on Fridays the library.
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) a busy railway station (b) my new bicycle (c) elephants (d) making a rangoli
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
38. 38.You are writing to the Bank Manager but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Friend, (c) Dear Sir/Madam, (d) Dear Sneha,
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
40. 40.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in january.” (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 1

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