English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 296 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put the gift in a box.
   Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   Next, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
2. 2.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Aarav found a shell. (b) Aarav found a tiny shell. (c) Aarav found a pink shell. (d) Aarav found a tiny pink shell.
3. 3.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) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
4. 4.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “How huge the elephant is” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
5. 5.Which of these is a question? (a) What is Kabir eating for lunch? (b) How lovely the song is! (c) Water the plants today. (d) Yash cleans the room every Saturday.
6. 6.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “the big fair in chennai starts in september.” (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 3
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 flew the kite high above the roof. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
9. 9.Which of these is a question? (a) Ananya rides a bicycle to school. (b) Please pass the salt. (c) What a funny joke! (d) Who is Omkar calling?
10. 10.Joseph is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) See ya, (c) Thank you and regards, (d) Yours lovingly,
11. 11.Sneha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Tell me the test date now. (b) TELL ME THE TEST DATE!!! (c) Could you please tell me the test date?
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “On tuesday we have a test in maths.” (a) tuesday (b) test (c) a (d) we
14. 14.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Farhan has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) She (d) Him
15. 15.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) Our teacher wrote a poem on the board. (b) Our cat slept on the sofa. (c) When the school bus came. (d) The brown cow gave fresh milk.
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Finally (c) because (d) so
17. 17.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Since it was late. (b) Counted the coins. (c) The old farmer planted rice in the field. (d) The wind.
18. 18.Kabir wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) new (c) ancient
19. 19.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tara picked her mango. She ate it. (b) Tara picked her mango. Her ate it. (c) Tara picked Tara's mango. Tara ate it.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this 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. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Power Cut
21. 21.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Kavya carried a blue bag. (b) Kavya carried a big bag. (c) Kavya carried a big blue bag. (d) Kavya carried a bag.
22. 22.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The sun was shining. The birds were singing.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
25. 25.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The bus was late we waited at the stop.” (a) after “bus” (b) after “waited” (c) after “was” (d) after “late”
26. 26.Which of these is a statement? (a) How beautiful the garden is! (b) Nisha packs the school bag at night. (c) What is Tara eating for lunch? (d) Put your books in the bag.
27. 27.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Joseph has a new toy car. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) Him (d) It
28. 28.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Aarav the school bag packs at night. (b) Aarav packs at night the school bag. (c) Aarav packs the school bag at night. (d) Packs Aarav the school bag at night.
29. 29.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) Something (b) Invitation: my birthday party (c) Request to renew a book (d) Leave: unwell today
30. 30.Which describing word fits best?
    “The silk scarf feels ___.” (a) bright (b) smooth (c) sour (d) noisy
31. 31.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Nisha lost Nisha's pencil. Nisha found it. (b) Nisha lost her pencil. Her found it. (c) Nisha lost her pencil. She found it.
32. 32.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The road was wet. We walked slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
33. 33.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “It started to rain. We opened our umbrellas.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The mangoes were ripe we picked a basket full.” (a) after “we” (b) after “were” (c) after “ripe” (d) after “The”
36. 36.Which describing word fits best?
    “The peacock looks ___.” (a) colourful (b) noisy (c) sweet (d) rough
37. 37.Nisha answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Saturday.” What should Nisha write in the message for her sister? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Saturday. (b) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Saturday. (c) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Saturday. (d) I will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Saturday.
38. 38.Vikram is writing a letter to his friend Zoya. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
40. 40.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Tenzin reads a storybook at night.” (a) exclamation (b) command (c) question (d) statement

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