English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 422 · 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:
   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) Then (c) Finally
2. 2.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Playing with my friends. (b) The red kite flew high in the sky. (c) Ran across the garden. (d) The peacock.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, heat a little oil in a pan.
   Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
   ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
4. 4.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “My kite got stuck a kind man got it down.” (a) after “got” (b) after “it” (c) after “kite” (d) after “stuck”
5. 5.Pooja answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will bring the books at 11 am on Tuesday.” What should Pooja write in the message for her brother? (a) You will bring the books at 11 am on Tuesday. (b) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 11 am on Tuesday. (c) I will bring the books at 11 am on Tuesday. (d) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 6 pm on Tuesday.
6. 6.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
   
   Shanti Nagar Society
   NOTICE
   13 June 2026
   A cleanliness drive will be held on 17 June at 3 pm near the society gate. All are welcome.
   Ishaan
   Secretary, Youth Club (a) Drawing Competition (b) Cleanliness Drive (c) Yoga Day
7. 7.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
8. 8.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The mangoes were ripe we picked a basket full.” (a) after “mangoes” (b) after “ripe” (c) after “we” (d) after “picked”
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   3. We built a big sandcastle.
   4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.Kavya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I see a rainbow after the rain. (b) Tomorrow I will see a rainbow after the rain. (c) You saw a rainbow after the rain today. (d) Today I saw a rainbow after the rain.
11. 11.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “My birthday is on the first Sunday of june.” (a) is (b) on (c) june (d) of
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
13. 13.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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Kite Festival
14. 14.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    5 February 2026
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 12 February at 9 am in the music room. All are welcome.
    Nisha
    Cultural Secretary (a) Tree Plantation Drive (b) Music Club Auditions (c) Yoga Day
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Monsoon
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) A Card for Grandpa (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Broken Kite (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.Which describing word fits best?
    “The pickle tastes ___.” (a) fluffy (b) loud (c) spicy (d) colourful
20. 20.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Priya carried a bag. (b) Priya carried a big bag. (c) Priya carried a black bag. (d) Priya carried a big black bag.
21. 21.You are writing an email to ask a friend for the class notes. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) Class notes for Monday (c) READ THIS NOW (d) Maths homework for today
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The bus was late we waited at the stop.” (a) after “late” (b) after “bus” (c) after “waited” (d) after “we”
24. 24.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    ___
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. 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) Saving the Fish (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Power Cut (d) The Bean Seed
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) your name (c) the entry (body) (d) the day and date
31. 31.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) our trip to the zoo (b) the night sky (c) our pet cat (d) eating healthy food
32. 32.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Pooja has a new card. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) Her (c) It (d) She
33. 33.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Kabir ate a big mango. (b) Kabir ate a mango. (c) Kabir ate a yellow mango. (d) Kabir ate a big yellow mango.
34. 34.In a diary entry, what comes just before “Dear Diary,”? (a) the time (b) the day and date (c) the entry (body) (d) your name
35. 35.Pooja is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I see a rainbow after the rain. (b) You saw a rainbow after the rain today. (c) Today I saw a rainbow after the rain. (d) Tomorrow I will see a rainbow after the rain.
36. 36.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The bag was heavy ___ Dad helped me carry it.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
38. 38.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Manav opened a small yellow umbrella. (b) Manav opened a small umbrella. (c) Manav opened an umbrella. (d) Manav opened a yellow umbrella.
39. 39.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) A big black crow sat on the wall. (b) A small mouse hid under the bed. (c) The ice cream seller rang his bell. (d) Sat next to me.
40. 40.Nisha is writing a letter to her grandmother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Grandma. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Grandma, (d) Dear, Grandma

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