English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 358 · 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 word needs a capital letter?
   “Last Monday i went to Shimla by train.” (a) went (b) to (c) by (d) i
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) making a rangoli (b) our pet cat (c) the village fair (d) ants
3. 3.Which describing word fits best?
   “The new coin looks ___.” (a) shiny (b) rough (c) salty (d) quiet
4. 4.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Pooja cooks for lunch rice. (b) Pooja cooks rice for lunch. (c) Pooja rice cooks for lunch. (d) Cooks Pooja rice for lunch.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   4. The librarian helps us find good books.
   5. We may borrow two books every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
   ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
8. 8.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Sneha feeds the cat every morning” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
9. 9.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Kabir opened a striped umbrella. (b) Kabir opened an umbrella. (c) Kabir opened a big striped umbrella. (d) Kabir opened a big umbrella.
10. 10.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Cover them with the other slice.
11. 11.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) Sports day date (c) Something (d) Science project – Class 5B
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (d) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    19 August 2026
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 23 August at 11 am. All are welcome.
    Kunal
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
15. 15.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The sun was shining. The birds were singing.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
17. 17.Imran is writing a letter to his friend Arjun. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
18. 18.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) The Cricket Match
19. 19.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Yash visits the library on Fridays” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
20. 20.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Joseph drawing in class? (b) Joseph is what drawing in class? (c) What Joseph is drawing in class? (d) What is Joseph drawing in class?
21. 21.Which is the best way to join “The sky was cloudy.” and “It did not rain.”? (a) The sky was cloudy because it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy but it did not rain.
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Grandfather (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
23. 23.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    11 April 2026
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 14 April at 3 pm in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Ananya
    School Captain (a) Yoga Day (b) Free Eye Check-Up (c) Science Exhibition
24. 24.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Sneha the ball kicks in the garden. (b) Sneha kicks in the garden the ball. (c) Sneha kicks the ball in the garden. (d) Kicks Sneha the ball in the garden.
25. 25.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Kabir drank some water. He was thirsty.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
27. 27.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Tara has a new mango. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) Her (c) She (d) It
28. 28.Zoya is writing a letter to her friend Kavya. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Kavya (c) Dear Kavya. (d) Dear Kavya,
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
30. 30.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kabir planted his sapling. He watered it. (b) Kabir planted his sapling. Him watered it. (c) Kabir planted Kabir's sapling. Kabir watered it.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) the entry (body) (b) your name (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the day and date
33. 33.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Why is Saanvi crying?” (a) question (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) command
34. 34.Which of these is a statement? (a) How cold the morning is! (b) Ananya cleans the room every Saturday. (c) Turn left at the temple. (d) What is Ishaan drawing in class?
35. 35.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Omkar has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Him (c) It (d) He
36. 36.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Vikram Grandma helps in the kitchen. (b) Vikram helps in the kitchen Grandma. (c) Helps Vikram Grandma in the kitchen. (d) Vikram helps Grandma in the kitchen.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Mum said, “I love mangoes. (b) Mum said, “I love mangoes.” (c) Mum said “I love mangoes.” (d) Mum said, I love mangoes.
39. 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Peel the banana and the orange.
40. 40.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Imran has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) Him (d) It

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