English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 409 · 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:
   “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
2. 2.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
3. 3.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “As soon as we reached home.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
5. 5.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Farhan ate a big yellow mango. (b) Farhan ate a mango. (c) Farhan ate a yellow mango. (d) Farhan ate a big mango.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Clean Park (d) The Lost Ring
7. 7.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) the time (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) your name (d) the entry (body)
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   Next, drop the seed into the hole.
   Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
9. 9.Pooja is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) EXPLAIN THIS SUM AGAIN!!! (b) Explain this sum again now. (c) Could you please explain this sum again?
10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) However (c) so (d) because
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
12. 12.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on Friday.” (a) with (b) i (c) go (d) the
13. 13.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Das. Which opening is best? (a) Das, listen up (b) Yo teacher, (c) Hey Das!!! (d) Dear Mrs Das,
14. 14.The first steps are: “Cut two lemons in half. Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
15. 15.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a school picnic. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Stray dogs in our area (b) Subject: Broken water cooler (c) Subject: Request for a school picnic (d) Subject: Order for a dictionary
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (d) He put the fish back into the river.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
18. 18.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in December.” (a) our (b) reopens (c) school (d) in
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
21. 21.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Ananya drinks warm milk before bed.” (a) command (b) question (c) statement (d) exclamation
22. 22.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Let us play outside___” said the teacher. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
23. 23.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) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Railway Station (d) The Night Sky
24. 24.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    5 December 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 8 December at 2 pm. All are welcome.
    Manav
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
26. 26.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Rohan bought a big red balloon. (b) Rohan bought a big balloon. (c) Rohan bought a balloon. (d) Rohan bought a red balloon.
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) elephants (b) the village fair (c) the school library (d) grandma's garden
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (d) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
29. 29.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The players.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Sports Day (b) The Monsoon (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
31. 31.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is where Aarav going after school? (b) Where is Aarav going after school? (c) Aarav is where going after school? (d) Where Aarav is going after school?
32. 32.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Riverside School
    2 April 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 6 April at 4 pm in the music room. All are welcome.
    Zoya
    Cultural Secretary (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the date
33. 33.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Kavya drawing in class? (b) What Kavya is drawing in class? (c) Kavya is what drawing in class? (d) What is Kavya drawing in class?
34. 34.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last wednesday i went to bhopal by train.” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 3
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Village Fair (c) Our School Library (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    14 August 2026, 11:30 am
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday.
    Tenzin (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
37. 37.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    3 December 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 7 December at 3 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Sneha
    Sports Captain (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the date
38. 38.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    20 April 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday.
    Manav (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
39. 39.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “riya lives near the lake in kochi.” (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
40. 40.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Why is Sneha laughing” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)

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