English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 392 · 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 joins these two sentences best?
   “The room was dark. I switched on the light.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
2. 2.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) Although
3. 3.What kind of sentence is this?
   “How tasty the samosa is!” (a) question (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) command
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   She watered the pot every morning.
   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   3. I ride it to the park every evening.
   4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   5. A green board hangs at the front.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
6. 6.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “Riya lost her pen she looked everywhere.” (a) after “Riya” (b) after “she” (c) after “pen” (d) after “looked”
7. 7.Saanvi is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I go to a wedding. (b) You went to a wedding today. (c) Today I went to a wedding. (d) Tomorrow I will go to a wedding.
8. 8.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Sunrise Public School
   NOTICE
   2 January 2026
   Story-Telling Contest
   A story-telling contest will be held in the junior hall. All are welcome.
   Sneha
   Secretary, Literary Club (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
9. 9.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Kunal cooks for lunch rice. (b) Cooks Kunal rice for lunch. (c) Kunal rice cooks for lunch. (d) Kunal cooks rice for lunch.
10. 10.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) The railway station is always busy. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
11. 11.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “It was very hot ___ we went for a swim.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) First (d) because
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    ___, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
14. 14.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) grandma's garden (b) my best friend (c) our pet cat (d) a cricket match
15. 15.You are writing an email to ask a friend for the class notes. Which subject line is best? (a) Class notes for Monday (b) Sports day date (c) hi (d) Request to renew a book
16. 16.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a fee receipt. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Garbage on our street (b) Subject: Opening a savings account (c) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (d) Subject: Broken water cooler
17. 17.Which describing word fits best?
    “The silk scarf feels ___.” (a) bright (b) loud (c) sour (d) smooth
18. 18.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Saanvi bought her book. She read it. (b) Saanvi bought her book. Her read it. (c) Saanvi bought Saanvi's book. Saanvi read it.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. He is a true friend who helps me.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) my grandfather (b) the old banyan tree (c) the vegetable market (d) the school library
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. The waves splashed over our feet.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is why Kunal laughing? (b) Why Kunal is laughing? (c) Kunal is why laughing? (d) Why is Kunal laughing?
23. 23.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Sneha saw a big elephant. (b) Sneha saw a grey elephant. (c) Sneha saw a big grey elephant. (d) Sneha saw an elephant.
24. 24.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    16 July 2026
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 24 July at 10 am in the society park. All are welcome.
    Nisha
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) name and designation (b) the date (c) the title (d) the word NOTICE
25. 25.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How big the cake is!” (a) question (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) command
26. 26.Which is the best way to join “Tara likes to paint.” and “She likes to draw.”? (a) Tara likes to paint because she likes to draw. (b) Tara likes to paint and she likes to draw. (c) Tara likes to paint but she likes to draw.
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) the school library (b) our classroom (c) our trip to the zoo (d) a day at the beach
28. 28.You are writing a letter to the Bank Manager about opening a savings account. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Garbage on our street (b) Subject: Change of section (c) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (d) Subject: Opening a savings account
29. 29.Priya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You watched a puppet show today. (b) Today I watched a puppet show. (c) Tomorrow I will watch a puppet show. (d) Every day I watch a puppet show.
30. 30.You are writing an email to ask the librarian to renew a book. Which subject line is best? (a) Request to renew a book (b) hi (c) Maths homework for today (d) Thank you for the gift
31. 31.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Riya said, The bus is late today.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, The (b) The bus (c) The bus is late today. (d) Riya said
32. 32.These words are mixed up: school / eats / a / Sneha / after / banana
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Eats Sneha a banana after school. (b) Sneha eats after school a banana. (c) Sneha a banana eats after school. (d) Sneha eats a banana after school.
33. 33.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “It started to rain ___ we opened our umbrellas.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
34. 34.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
35. 35.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Open your books to page ten.” (a) statement (b) command (c) exclamation (d) question
36. 36.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) bright (b) noisy (c) sweet (d) fluffy
37. 37.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Park Society
    15 August 2026
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 19 August at 11 am in the society park. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) the date
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The teacher asked, “Is it raining outside?” (b) The teacher asked, Is it raining outside? (c) The teacher asked “Is it raining outside?” (d) The teacher asked, “Is it raining outside.”

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