English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 226 · 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.These words are mixed up: the / ball / in / garden / Rohan / the / kicks
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Rohan the ball kicks in the garden. (b) Rohan kicks in the garden the ball. (c) Kicks Rohan the ball in the garden. (d) Rohan kicks the ball in the garden.
2. 2.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The bus has forty seats. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) The shop sells pencils. (d) I was so excited that I could not sleep.
3. 3.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “Watered the plants.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   5. We place small lamps around the design.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.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 describes this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
9. 9.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
   
   Green Park Society
   NOTICE
   2 October 2026
   A tree plantation drive will be held on 5 October at 2 pm in the society park. All are welcome.
   Saanvi
   Secretary, Youth Club (a) Tree Plantation Drive (b) Science Exhibition (c) Book Fair
10. 10.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The train. (b) Until the rain stopped. (c) A big black crow sat on the wall. (d) Gave us cool shade.
11. 11.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Omkar cleans the room every Saturday. (b) Omkar the room cleans every Saturday. (c) Cleans Omkar the room every Saturday. (d) Omkar cleans every Saturday the room.
12. 12.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
13. 13.In a formal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) your address (b) the receiver's address (c) the date (d) name and signature
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) Next (c) because (d) therefore
15. 15.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
16. 16.These words are mixed up: banana / eats / Simran / after / school / a
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Simran eats after school a banana. (b) Eats Simran a banana after school. (c) Simran eats a banana after school. (d) Simran a banana eats after school.
17. 17.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The room was dark ___ I switched on the light.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
18. 18.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 dog is running after a ball. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join “The soup was hot.” and “It was not tasty.”? (a) The soup was hot because it was not tasty. (b) The soup was hot so it was not tasty. (c) The soup was hot but it was not tasty.
20. 20.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    15 October 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will bring the books at 7 pm on Wednesday. (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “My kite got stuck a kind man got it down.” (a) after “kite” (b) after “My” (c) after “stuck” (d) after “a”
23. 23.You are writing a letter to the Sports Teacher asking to join the football team. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Order for a dictionary (b) Subject: Joining the football team (c) Subject: Change of section (d) Subject: Garbage on our street
24. 24.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    13 December 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 19 December at 11 am in the art room. All are welcome.
    Maria
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Drawing Competition (c) Tree Plantation Drive
25. 25.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Rohan eating for lunch? (b) What is Rohan eating for lunch? (c) Rohan is what eating for lunch? (d) What Rohan is eating for lunch?
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Classroom
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
28. 28.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    14 April 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Didi,
    Mrs Das called. She will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday. (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
29. 29.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    16 March 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 19 March at 10 am. All are welcome.
    Omkar
    Cultural Secretary (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
30. 30.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Please sit down,” said Omkar. (b) “Please sit down” said Omkar. (c) “Please sit down.” said Omkar. (d) Please sit down,” said Omkar.
31. 31.Omkar is writing a letter to his grandmother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Grandma (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Grandma. (d) Dear Grandma,
32. 32.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Drinks Rahul warm milk before bed. (b) Rahul warm milk drinks before bed. (c) Rahul drinks warm milk before bed. (d) Rahul drinks before bed warm milk.
33. 33.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Maria has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) Her (d) It
34. 34.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Who is Arjun calling” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Kite Festival
36. 36.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) I felt so proud of myself.
37. 37.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “My little brother broke his toy car.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
38. 38.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The mangoes were ripe we picked a basket full.” (a) after “ripe” (b) after “were” (c) after “basket” (d) after “The”
39. 39.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    15 May 2026
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 23 May at 10 am in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Rahul
    School Captain (a) Free Eye Check-Up (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Science Exhibition
40. 40.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Drop the seed into the hole. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Fill a pot with soil.

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