English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 315 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. We must not waste water.
   2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The bus was late we waited at the stop.” (a) after “was” (b) after “we” (c) after “waited” (d) after “late”
4. 4.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “It was very hot ___ we went for a swim.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
5. 5.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Rahul is what eating for lunch? (b) What is Rahul eating for lunch? (c) Is what Rahul eating for lunch? (d) What Rahul is eating for lunch?
6. 6.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “I brushed my teeth. I washed my face.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
7. 7.Kabir is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Send the photos now. (b) SEND THE PHOTOS!!! (c) Could you please send the photos?
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (d) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Diya painted a birthday card for him.
   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
10. 10.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Eats Kavya a banana after school. (b) Kavya a banana eats after school. (c) Kavya eats after school a banana. (d) Kavya eats a banana after school.
11. 11.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) While Mum was cooking. (b) My best friend gave me a pencil. (c) My sister. (d) Shone over the lake.
12. 12.Arjun wrote “a clever girl with a clever plan”. Which word means the same as “clever” and can replace the second one? (a) silly (b) wooden (c) smart
13. 13.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) a day at the beach (b) my grandfather (c) making a rangoli (d) the school library
14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Although (c) First (d) since
15. 15.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    6 February 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Didi,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will drop off the cake at 10 am on Tuesday.
    Rahul (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this 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. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The New Girl
18. 18.Which describing word fits best?
    “The cactus feels ___.” (a) colourful (b) quiet (c) prickly (d) bitter
19. 19.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Saanvi plays in the park cricket. (b) Saanvi plays cricket in the park. (c) Saanvi cricket plays in the park. (d) Plays Saanvi cricket in the park.
20. 20.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Maria found a tiny pink shell. (b) Maria found a shell. (c) Maria found a tiny shell. (d) Maria found a pink shell.
21. 21.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Saving Water (c) My Grandfather (d) Busy Ants
23. 23.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The postman brought a letter for Dad. (b) Since it was late. (c) My sister made a rangoli. (d) The village pond was full of lotus flowers.
24. 24.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “joseph was born in the month of june.” (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 4
25. 25.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Rao. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Mr Rao, (b) Rao, listen up (c) Yo teacher, (d) Hey Rao!!!
26. 26.These words are mixed up: in / park / the / cricket / plays / Ishaan
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Ishaan plays in the park cricket. (b) Plays Ishaan cricket in the park. (c) Ishaan plays cricket in the park. (d) Ishaan cricket plays in the park.
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    ___
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
30. 30.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my uncle came from pune in february.” (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5
31. 31.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Maria found a white shell. (b) Maria found a tiny shell. (c) Maria found a shell. (d) Maria found a tiny white shell.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Classroom (c) The Village Fair (d) The Old Banyan Tree
34. 34.Meera is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please renew my library book? (b) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!! (c) Renew my library book now.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) My Grandfather (b) Healthy Food (c) The Railway Station (d) The Cricket Match
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally
37. 37.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Ananya said, Please sit down.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Ananya said (b) Please sit (c) Please sit down. (d) said, Please
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the letter. (b) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (c) Seal the envelope. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
39. 39.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Ravi is only six ___ he can swim very well.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.

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