English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 292 · 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 is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The Village Fair (b) Saving Water (c) Busy Ants (d) Making Rangoli
2. 2.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) When Simran is leaving for Delhi? (b) When is Simran leaving for Delhi? (c) Simran is when leaving for Delhi? (d) Is when Simran leaving for Delhi?
3. 3.These words are mixed up: park / in / plays / Rahul / cricket / the
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Rahul plays cricket in the park. (b) Rahul cricket plays in the park. (c) Plays Rahul cricket in the park. (d) Rahul plays in the park cricket.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Model Volcano (d) The New Girl
5. 5.Which of these is a question? (a) What is Meera eating for lunch? (b) Please pass the salt. (c) Ananya kicks the ball in the garden. (d) What a clever crow!
6. 6.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Kavya flew a small red kite. (b) Kavya flew a red kite. (c) Kavya flew a small kite. (d) Kavya flew a kite.
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) so (c) since (d) Finally
8. 8.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “on tuesday we have a test in maths.” (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 2
9. 9.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. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.Which describing word fits best?
    “The library sounds ___.” (a) quiet (b) sour (c) smooth (d) colourful
11. 11.Kunal wrote “a fast horse and a fast car”. Which word means the same as “fast” and can replace the second one? (a) quick (b) hungry (c) slow
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
14. 14.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The new student sat next to me. (b) The postman. (c) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (d) My aunt sent me a gift.
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
16. 16.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Why Saanvi is crying? (b) Why is Saanvi crying? (c) Saanvi is why crying? (d) Is why Saanvi crying?
17. 17.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Riya said, Close the window.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Riya said (b) said, Close (c) Close the (d) Close the window.
18. 18.Manav is writing a letter to his friend Arjun. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Arjun (b) Dear Arjun, (c) Dear Arjun. (d) Dear Sir,
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ishaan said, Please sit down. (b) Ishaan said “Please sit down.” (c) Ishaan said, “Please sit down.” (d) Ishaan said, “Please sit down.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    ___
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
21. 21.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Nisha rice cooks for lunch. (b) Nisha cooks for lunch rice. (c) Cooks Nisha rice for lunch. (d) Nisha cooks rice for lunch.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join “The water was too cold.” and “We did not swim.”? (a) The water was too cold because we did not swim. (b) The water was too cold but we did not swim. (c) The water was too cold so we did not swim.
23. 23.You are writing a letter to the Electricity Officer about power cuts. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Broken water cooler (b) Subject: Garbage on our street (c) Subject: Frequent power cuts (d) Subject: Stray dogs in our area
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) our pet cat (b) making a rangoli (c) our school sports day (d) our classroom
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
27. 27.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The baby cried. She was hungry.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
29. 29.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Gill,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
31. 31.Which of these is a question? (a) What a beautiful garden! (b) What is Kavya drawing in class? (c) Please close the door. (d) Isha plays cricket in the park.
32. 32.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Yash bought a round balloon. (b) Yash bought a balloon. (c) Yash bought a red balloon. (d) Yash bought a round red balloon.
33. 33.Kavya answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will come home at 11 am on Monday.” What should Kavya write in the message for her sister? (a) You will come home at 11 am on Monday. (b) Coach Iqbal will come home at 11 am on Monday. (c) Coach Iqbal will come home at 5 pm on Monday. (d) I will come home at 11 am on Monday.
34. 34.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    8 October 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Mum,
    Aunt Lata called. She will bring the books at 11 am on Thursday. (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have finished my homework” said the coach. (b) I have finished my homework,” said the coach. (c) “I have finished my homework,” said the coach. (d) “I have finished my homework.” said the coach.
36. 36.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The road was wet ___ we walked slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
37. 37.Which is the best way to join “Kabir has a cat.” and “He has a dog.”? (a) Kabir has a cat because he has a dog. (b) Kabir has a cat and he has a dog. (c) Kabir has a cat but he has a dog.
38. 38.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes apples.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
39. 39.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Tenzin packs the school bag at night. (b) What a cute puppy! (c) What is Zoya drawing in class? (d) Please help me carry this box.
40. 40.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.

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