English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 370 · 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.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The lights went out we lit a candle.” (a) after “a” (b) after “we” (c) after “lights” (d) after “out”
2. 2.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “I brushed my teeth ___ I washed my face.” (a) but (b) because (c) and
3. 3.Farhan is writing a letter to his grandfather. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Grandpa (b) Dear Grandpa, (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Grandpa.
4. 4.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
   
   Riverside School
   NOTICE
   5 March 2026
   Auditions for the music club will be held on 13 March at 10 am in the music room. All are welcome.
   Imran
   Cultural Secretary (a) Tree Plantation Drive (b) Dance Workshop (c) Music Club Auditions
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   3. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   4. A green board hangs at the front.
   5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) ants (b) making a rangoli (c) our pet cat (d) my new bicycle
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The New Girl (d) The Nest on the Window
8. 8.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Is it raining outside___” asked Kavya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Elephants (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Railway Station (d) My Grandfather
10. 10.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Kapoor,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
12. 12.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    6 July 2026, 2:45 pm
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 5 pm on Wednesday.
    Aisha (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
13. 13.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) How cold the morning is! (b) Why is Imran crying? (c) Switch off the fan. (d) Tenzin cooks rice for lunch.
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (d) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
18. 18.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    6 October 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 9 October at 10 am. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Cultural Secretary (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
19. 19.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The wind was strong our umbrella turned inside out.” (a) after “wind” (b) after “strong” (c) after “inside” (d) after “was”
20. 20.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. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What is Aarav eating for lunch?” (a) statement (b) exclamation (c) question (d) command
22. 22.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    5 December 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Didi,
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 11 am on Friday. (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
23. 23.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Put out the fire. (b) Since it was late. (c) The players ran onto the field. (d) A small mouse.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Clean Park (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Kitten in the Tree
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) a visit to an old fort (c) the night sky (d) the rainy season
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Night Sky
28. 28.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    20 April 2026
    A book fair will be held on 23 April at 3 pm in the school library. All are welcome.
    Maria
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Yoga Day (b) Inter-House Quiz (c) Book Fair
29. 29.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Heat a little oil in a pan. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
30. 30.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My best friend gave me a pencil. (b) A big black crow sat on the wall. (c) The school bell rang loudly. (d) The little puppy.
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
32. 32.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “It is my turn now___” said Dad. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
33. 33.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will call again at 4 pm on Tuesday.
    Kabir (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
34. 34.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Nisha found Nisha's kite. Nisha flew it. (b) Nisha found her kite. Her flew it. (c) Nisha found her kite. She flew it.
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it raining outside___” asked the coach. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
37. 37.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Arjun flew a green kite. (b) Arjun flew a big kite. (c) Arjun flew a big green kite. (d) Arjun flew a kite.
38. 38.The first steps are: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush. Brush all your teeth gently.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste.
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
40. 40.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    10 February 2026
    Free Eye Check-Up
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 18 February at 3 pm in the medical room. All are welcome. (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) the date (d) name and designation

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