English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 464 · 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.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
   He brought the scared kitten down safely.
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
   She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
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   Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
4. 4.Which describing word fits best?
   “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) sticky (b) colourful (c) loud (d) sour
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.A formal letter begins with “Dear Sir,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I love mangoes.” said the teacher. (b) “I love mangoes” said the teacher. (c) I love mangoes,” said the teacher. (d) “I love mangoes,” said the teacher.
8. 8.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Since it was late. (b) My little brother broke his toy car. (c) Rang loudly. (d) Our cat.
9. 9.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Meera was hungry ___ she ate a banana.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Omkar said, Let us play outside. (b) Omkar said, “Let us play outside.” (c) Omkar said, “Let us play outside. (d) Omkar said “Let us play outside.”
12. 12.Aarav is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I play cricket with my cousins. (b) You played cricket with my cousins today. (c) Today I played cricket with my cousins. (d) Tomorrow I will play cricket with my cousins.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
14. 14.Which describing word fits best?
    “The rainbow looks ___.” (a) loud (b) colourful (c) smooth (d) bitter
15. 15.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Meera planted a seed she watered it daily.” (a) after “seed” (b) after “it” (c) after “she” (d) after “a”
16. 16.Which describing word fits best?
    “The sun looks ___.” (a) bright (b) spicy (c) smooth (d) quiet
17. 17.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Carried a crumb. (b) The little puppy ran across the garden. (c) The firefighters. (d) After we ate lunch.
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) a cricket match (b) the peacock (c) making a rangoli (d) our school sports day
20. 20.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    The teacher said, The soup is ready.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) The soup is ready. (b) The teacher said (c) said, The (d) The soup
21. 21.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The cricket match ended at five o'clock. (b) The ice cream seller rang his bell. (c) Our teacher. (d) The postman brought a letter for Dad.
22. 22.Meera is writing a letter to her friend Yash. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Yash, (b) Dear, Yash (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Yash.
23. 23.You are writing to the Manager of a shop, Ms Bose. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi Bose! (b) Dear, Ms Bose (c) Dear Ms Bose, (d) Dear Ms Bose.
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (d) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A man is jogging along the path. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Dad said, Close the window.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Close the (b) said, Close (c) Dad said (d) Close the window.
28. 28.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    16 August 2026
    A book fair will be held on 21 August at 3 pm in the school library. All are welcome.
    Sneha
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Dance Workshop (b) Yoga Day (c) Book Fair
29. 29.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    4 February 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Monday.
    Kavya (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Postman
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
32. 32.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
33. 33.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Zoya said, Close the window.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Close the (b) said, Close (c) Zoya said (d) Close the window.
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush all your teeth gently. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (d) Rinse your mouth with water.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
36. 36.Omkar answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will drop off the cake at 11 am on Saturday.” What should Omkar write in the message for his brother? (a) You will drop off the cake at 11 am on Saturday. (b) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Saturday. (c) I will drop off the cake at 11 am on Saturday. (d) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 11 am on Saturday.
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Joseph said “Please sit down.” (b) Joseph said, “Please sit down.” (c) Joseph said, “Please sit down. (d) Joseph said, Please sit down.
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
39. 39.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Saanvi has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) She (c) He (d) It
40. 40.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    7 August 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Grandma called. She will come home at 4 pm on Saturday. (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE

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