English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 42 · 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.Kabir answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will come home at 10 am on Wednesday.” What should Kabir write in the message for his father? (a) Coach Iqbal will come home at 11 am on Wednesday. (b) Coach Iqbal will come home at 10 am on Wednesday. (c) I will come home at 10 am on Wednesday. (d) You will come home at 10 am on Wednesday.
2. 2.Which of these is a statement? (a) Turn left at the temple. (b) What a huge elephant! (c) What is Aarav eating for lunch? (d) Pooja kicks the ball in the garden.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, write the letter.
   Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
4. 4.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   8 March 2026, 4:10 pm
   Dear Bhaiya,
   Coach Iqbal called. He will come home at 4 pm on Friday. (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   He told his father about the leaking tap.
   His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
   Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
8. 8.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ishaan found Ishaan's kite. Ishaan flew it. (b) Ishaan found his kite. Him flew it. (c) Ishaan found his kite. He flew it.
9. 9.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Kavya painted a round blue pot. (b) Kavya painted a round pot. (c) Kavya painted a pot. (d) Kavya painted a blue pot.
10. 10.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Maria rice cooks for lunch. (b) Cooks Maria rice for lunch. (c) Maria cooks for lunch rice. (d) Maria cooks rice for lunch.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Which of these is a question? (a) Rahul cleans the room every Saturday. (b) How sweet the mango is! (c) Bring your notebook tomorrow. (d) What is Tenzin drawing in class?
13. 13.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Aarav rode a bicycle. (b) Aarav rode a shiny bicycle. (c) Aarav rode a red bicycle. (d) Aarav rode a shiny red bicycle.
14. 14.You are writing an email to ask your teacher for the maths homework. Which subject line is best? (a) Class notes for Monday (b) Maths homework for today (c) hi (d) Leave: unwell today
15. 15.In a diary entry, what comes just before the time? (a) your name (b) the entry (body) (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the day and date
16. 16.“Gave me a pencil.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) colourful (b) noisy (c) prickly (d) sweet
19. 19.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The baby elephant splashed in the river. (b) Running in the park. (c) Ran onto the field. (d) My father.
20. 20.Which describing word fits best?
    “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) smooth (b) quiet (c) sour (d) colourful
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The Broken Kite (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Arjun Gets Well
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) Our School Library
23. 23.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt thankful for my friends. (b) The bus has forty seats. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) The test had ten questions.
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
26. 26.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The sky was cloudy ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
27. 27.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Aarav rides a bicycle to school.” (a) statement (b) exclamation (c) question (d) command
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.You are writing to the Manager of a shop but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Dev, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Sir/Madam, (d) Dear Friend,
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Tara's model won the first prize. (d) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
32. 32.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Rahul ate a mango. (b) Rahul ate a big ripe mango. (c) Rahul ate a big mango. (d) Rahul ate a ripe mango.
33. 33.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    4 July 2026
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 8 July at 9 am in the art room. All are welcome.
    Imran
    Secretary, Art Club (a) the date (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) We must not waste water. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
35. 35.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    20 August 2026
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held in the school library. All are welcome.
    Farhan
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
36. 36.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Sen,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
38. 38.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Tenzin has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) Him (d) He
39. 39.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) Saving Water (b) Our Postman (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Classroom
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however

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