English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 486 · 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 is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Zoya made her card. She posted it. (b) Zoya made her card. Her posted it. (c) Zoya made Zoya's card. Zoya posted it.
2. 2.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The plants died. Nobody watered them.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
3. 3.Which is the best way to join “The box was small.” and “It was very heavy.”? (a) The box was small so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small because it was very heavy. (c) The box was small but it was very heavy.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
   Imran found a torch and some candles.
   ___
   When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
5. 5.Which describing word fits best?
   “The sun looks ___.” (a) loud (b) spicy (c) bright (d) fluffy
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
7. 7.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) the time (b) the entry (body) (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) your name
8. 8.Which is the best way to join “It was late.” and “The shops were still open.”? (a) It was late because the shops were still open. (b) It was late so the shops were still open. (c) It was late but the shops were still open.
9. 9.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Riya has a new pot. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) Her (d) She
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
11. 11.Saanvi is ending a letter to her uncle. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours, lovingly (b) Your's lovingly, (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Yours lovingly.
12. 12.Which describing word fits best?
    “The silk scarf feels ___.” (a) smooth (b) bright (c) loud (d) sour
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    1 January 2026
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 9 January at 3 pm in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    School Captain (a) Annual Sports Day (b) Free Eye Check-Up (c) Book Fair
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
17. 17.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Kabir found a tiny white shell. (b) Kabir found a shell. (c) Kabir found a tiny shell. (d) Kabir found a white shell.
18. 18.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Diya bought a big balloon. (b) Diya bought a big purple balloon. (c) Diya bought a purple balloon. (d) Diya bought a balloon.
19. 19.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “On wednesday we have a test in maths.” (a) wednesday (b) in (c) we (d) a
20. 20.Which describing word fits best?
    “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) quiet (b) prickly (c) bright (d) sour
21. 21.Which is the best way to join “Meera was hungry.” and “She ate a banana.”? (a) Meera was hungry but she ate a banana. (b) Meera was hungry because she ate a banana. (c) Meera was hungry so she ate a banana.
22. 22.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The cake was too sweet nobody ate a second piece.” (a) after “was” (b) after “a” (c) after “sweet” (d) after “second”
23. 23.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
24. 24.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “A big black crow sat on the wall.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Kite Festival (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
28. 28.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Aarav found a small shell. (b) Aarav found a shell. (c) Aarav found a white shell. (d) Aarav found a small white shell.
29. 29.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The cricket match ended at five o'clock. (b) Collected nuts. (c) The postman brought a letter for Dad. (d) The school bus stopped at the gate.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    ___ (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    ___
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Healthy Food (b) Our Classroom (c) Elephants (d) The Kite Festival
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Please sit down” said Dad. (b) “Please sit down,” said Dad. (c) “Please sit down.” said Dad. (d) Please sit down,” said Dad.
34. 34.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) However (c) since (d) First
35. 35.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 describes this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Elephants (b) Our School Library (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Classroom
37. 37.A formal letter begins with “Dear Sir/Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
38. 38.Saanvi is writing a letter to her friend Zoya. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Zoya (c) Dear Zoya. (d) Dear Zoya,
39. 39.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    14 October 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 19 October at 2 pm in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Isha
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the date (d) the title
40. 40.Tenzin answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will call again at 5 pm on Wednesday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his sister? (a) You will call again at 5 pm on Wednesday. (b) Grandma will call again at 11 am on Wednesday. (c) Grandma will call again at 5 pm on Wednesday. (d) I will call again at 5 pm on Wednesday.

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