English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 477 · 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.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
2. 2.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Rahul sings a song in the morning” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
3. 3.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) The New Girl (b) The Broken Kite (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Power Cut
4. 4.You are writing a letter to the Traffic Police about a broken traffic light. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Order for a dictionary (b) Subject: Garbage on our street (c) Subject: Change of section (d) Subject: Broken traffic light
5. 5.Rahul answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will bring the books at 11 am on Friday.” What should Rahul write in the message for his mother? (a) You will bring the books at 11 am on Friday. (b) I will bring the books at 11 am on Friday. (c) Aunt Lata will bring the books at 11 am on Friday. (d) Aunt Lata will bring the books at 5 pm on Friday.
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Put an egg in a pan of water. (c) Boil it for ten minutes. (d) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
7. 7.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Omkar has a new mango. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) Him (d) She
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Our School Library (b) The Kite Festival (c) Busy Ants (d) My Best Friend
9. 9.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
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) saving water (b) eating healthy food (c) the school library (d) the rainy season
11. 11.A story begins: “Karan went to the mela with his uncle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
13. 13.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for two days’ leave. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Leave for two days (b) Subject: Opening a savings account (c) Subject: Garbage on our street (d) Subject: Broken water cooler
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Yash has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) It (c) She (d) He
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
17. 17.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The teacher smiled she liked our drawings.” (a) after “smiled” (b) after “teacher” (c) after “liked” (d) after “she”
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (d) Imran found a torch and some candles.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join “The puppy was cold.” and “We gave it a blanket.”? (a) The puppy was cold but we gave it a blanket. (b) The puppy was cold because we gave it a blanket. (c) The puppy was cold so we gave it a blanket.
20. 20.Which describing word fits best?
    “The bitter gourd tastes ___.” (a) bitter (b) shiny (c) quiet (d) smooth
21. 21.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) Saving the Fish (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Power Cut
22. 22.Vikram is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I flew a kite on the roof. (b) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof. (c) Every day I fly a kite on the roof. (d) You flew a kite on the roof today.
23. 23.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) loud (b) prickly (c) sweet (d) shiny
24. 24.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What a cold morning!” (a) command (b) question (c) exclamation (d) statement
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join “The mango looked green.” and “It was very sweet.”? (a) The mango looked green so it was very sweet. (b) The mango looked green but it was very sweet. (c) The mango looked green because it was very sweet.
27. 27.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    18 March 2026
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held in the society park. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
28. 28.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) Splashed in the river. (b) The firefighters put out the fire. (c) Our teacher wrote a poem on the board. (d) My aunt sent me a gift.
29. 29.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
30. 30.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
32. 32.Arjun is ending a letter to his elder brother. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours, lovingly (b) Your's lovingly, (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Yours lovingly,
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Write the letter. (c) Seal the envelope. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
34. 34.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Yash bought his book. He read it. (b) Yash bought his book. Him read it. (c) Yash bought Yash's book. Yash read it.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
36. 36.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    14 August 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 17 August at 3 pm near the society gate. All are welcome. (a) the date (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
37. 37.These words are mixed up: drinks / bed / Kabir / before / warm / milk
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Kabir warm milk drinks before bed. (b) Kabir drinks warm milk before bed. (c) Kabir drinks before bed warm milk. (d) Drinks Kabir warm milk before bed.
38. 38.Joseph is writing a letter to his friend Kunal. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4

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