English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 462 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   4. We place small lamps around the design.
   5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
2. 2.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Zoya rode a green bicycle. (b) Zoya rode a bicycle. (c) Zoya rode a shiny bicycle. (d) Zoya rode a shiny green bicycle.
3. 3.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
4. 4.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The parrot can talk it says hello every morning.” (a) after “every” (b) after “The” (c) after “can” (d) after “talk”
5. 5.You are writing an email to ask a friend for the class notes. Which subject line is best? (a) Class notes for Monday (b) Hello!!! (c) Maths homework for today (d) Invitation: my birthday party
6. 6.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) A week has seven days. (d) I felt so proud of myself.
7. 7.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Joseph rides to school a bicycle. (b) Joseph a bicycle rides to school. (c) Rides Joseph a bicycle to school. (d) Joseph rides a bicycle to school.
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match.
   Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
   ___
   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
10. 10.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Diya found a shell. (b) Diya found a white shell. (c) Diya found a small shell. (d) Diya found a small white shell.
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) since (c) so (d) First
12. 12.Which of these is a statement? (a) What is Tenzin drawing in class? (b) What a clever crow! (c) Ishaan helps Grandma in the kitchen. (d) Please help me carry this box.
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
14. 14.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) the day and date (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the time (d) your name
15. 15.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    20 August 2026, 11:30 am
    Aunt Lata called. She will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday.
    Zoya (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
16. 16.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    12 November 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Mr Bose called. He will drop off the cake at 11 am on Thursday. (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
17. 17.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “We reached the beach the sand was warm.” (a) after “was” (b) after “We” (c) after “sand” (d) after “beach”
18. 18.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    15 October 2026
    Annual Sports Day
    Our annual sports day will be held on 19 October at 9 am on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Omkar
    Sports Captain (a) the title (b) the date (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
19. 19.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    The coach said, I have finished my homework.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) I have (b) The coach said (c) I have finished my homework. (d) said, I
20. 20.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is when Meera leaving for Delhi? (b) When is Meera leaving for Delhi? (c) Meera is when leaving for Delhi? (d) When Meera is leaving for Delhi?
21. 21.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) my grandfather (b) making a rangoli (c) the old banyan tree (d) our pet cat
22. 22.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (b) Our cat slept on the sofa. (c) Because it was raining. (d) The tall tree gave us cool shade.
23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
24. 24.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “It started to rain. We opened our umbrellas.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
26. 26.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
27. 27.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Meera planted a seed she watered it daily.” (a) after “watered” (b) after “it” (c) after “planted” (d) after “seed”
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. Its stone walls were very thick.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Dev wore a cap. (b) Dev wore an old cap. (c) Dev wore an old blue cap. (d) Dev wore a blue cap.
30. 30.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Playing with my friends. (b) A big black crow. (c) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (d) Watered the plants.
31. 31.Ananya is writing a letter to her friend Simran. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Simran, (c) Dear, Simran (d) Dear Simran.
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.“Blew the leaves away.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
35. 35.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    15 February 2026, 4:10 pm
    Mrs Das called. She will visit us at 4 pm on Friday.
    Aarav (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) The railway station is always busy.
37. 37.You are writing to the Editor but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Rahul, (b) Dear Sir/Madam, (c) Hi there! (d) Dear Friend,
38. 38.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How tall the tree is!” (a) question (b) command (c) statement (d) exclamation
39. 39.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Vikram has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) Him (d) She
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.

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