English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 41 · 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 bus was late we waited at the stop.” (a) after “at” (b) after “was” (c) after “we” (d) after “late”
2. 2.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “It was late. The shops were still open.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
3. 3.Which is the best way to join “Meera was hungry.” and “She ate a banana.”? (a) Meera was hungry so she ate a banana. (b) Meera was hungry because she ate a banana. (c) Meera was hungry but she ate a banana.
4. 4.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “It started to rain ___ we opened our umbrellas.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
6. 6.Riya is writing a letter to her grandmother. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Dad asked, Is it raining outside? (b) Dad asked, “Is it raining outside?” (c) Dad asked, “Is it raining outside.” (d) Dad asked “Is it raining outside?”
8. 8.“Put out the fire.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) nothing is missing (c) who or what (subject)
9. 9.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
11. 11.Kabir is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) See ya, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) Thank you and regards,
12. 12.What kind of sentence is this?
    “When is Zoya leaving for Delhi?” (a) exclamation (b) question (c) statement (d) command
13. 13.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) a day at the beach (b) a visit to an old fort (c) our classroom (d) my grandfather
14. 14.In a diary entry, what comes just before “Dear Diary,”? (a) the day and date (b) the entry (body) (c) your name (d) the time
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
16. 16.Tara is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I won a prize at school. (b) Tomorrow I will win a prize at school. (c) You won a prize at school today. (d) Every day I win a prize at school.
17. 17.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 describes this picture? (a) People are standing in a queue. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Pooja said “The soup is ready.” (b) Pooja said, “The soup is ready. (c) Pooja said, “The soup is ready.” (d) Pooja said, The soup is ready.
19. 19.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Dev has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) She (c) It (d) He
20. 20.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    7 July 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 14 July at 2 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Kunal
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Story-Telling Contest (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Drawing Competition
21. 21.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “As soon as we reached home.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
22. 22.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Simran lost her pencil. She found it. (b) Simran lost her pencil. Her found it. (c) Simran lost Simran's pencil. Simran found it.
23. 23.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    14 February 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mr Bose called. He will bring the books at 11 am on Thursday.
    Maria (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
27. 27.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a tasty samosa” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
28. 28.Which sentence describes the butterfly best? (a) Isha saw a butterfly. (b) Isha saw a blue butterfly. (c) Isha saw a pretty butterfly. (d) Isha saw a pretty blue butterfly.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
32. 32.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) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) Children are planting saplings.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join “I like mangoes.” and “My sister likes apples.”? (a) I like mangoes so my sister likes apples. (b) I like mangoes because my sister likes apples. (c) I like mangoes but my sister likes apples.
34. 34.Isha is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Thank you and regards, (c) See ya, (d) Bye bye!!!
35. 35.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Mum cooked dal. She made rotis.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
37. 37.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “How lovely the song is” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)
38. 38.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    10 November 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 13 November at 3 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Farhan
    Secretary, Art Club (a) name and designation (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) the date
39. 39.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Zoya has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) It (d) Her
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    ___ (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.

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