English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 546 · 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 diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The bus has forty seats. (b) I was so excited that I could not sleep. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) A week has seven days.
2. 2.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Pooja said, I have finished my homework.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Pooja said (b) I have (c) said, I (d) I have finished my homework.
3. 3.Kabir is writing a letter to his uncle. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Uncle (c) Dear Uncle, (d) Dear Uncle.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Saving Water
5. 5.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “It was very hot. We went for a swim.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Leave it on the rack to dry.
7. 7.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) How is Meera travelling to school? (b) How Meera is travelling to school? (c) Is how Meera travelling to school? (d) Meera is how travelling to school?
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
9. 9.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Clean Park (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
10. 10.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who ate the last laddoo___” asked Riya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
11. 11.Imran wrote “a scared cat and a scared puppy”. Which word means the same as “scared” and can replace the second one? (a) afraid (b) brave (c) spicy
12. 12.Which is the best way to join “Ravi is only six.” and “He can swim very well.”? (a) Ravi is only six but he can swim very well. (b) Ravi is only six because he can swim very well. (c) Ravi is only six so he can swim very well.
13. 13.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) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) Healthy Food (c) Our School Library (d) The Cricket Match
15. 15.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tamarind tastes ___.” (a) loud (b) sticky (c) shiny (d) sour
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
17. 17.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Sneha painted a pot. (b) Sneha painted a small orange pot. (c) Sneha painted a small pot. (d) Sneha painted an orange pot.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    ___
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
19. 19.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Meera visits on Fridays the library. (b) Visits Meera the library on Fridays. (c) Meera visits the library on Fridays. (d) Meera the library visits on Fridays.
20. 20.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
21. 21.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rahul picked his mango. Him ate it. (b) Rahul picked Rahul's mango. Rahul ate it. (c) Rahul picked his mango. He ate it.
22. 22.Arjun wrote “a clever girl with a clever plan”. Which word means the same as “clever” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) silly (c) smart
23. 23.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) because (c) First (d) so
25. 25.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I come with you___” asked Tenzin. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
26. 26.You are writing a letter to the Bank Manager about opening a savings account. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Opening a savings account (b) Subject: Frequent power cuts (c) Subject: Request for new storybooks (d) Subject: Broken traffic light
27. 27.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Omkar has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) It (c) She (d) He
28. 28.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Please close the door.” (a) question (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) command
29. 29.You are writing a letter to the Municipal Officer about garbage on your street. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Frequent power cuts (b) Subject: Garbage on our street (c) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (d) Subject: Stray dogs in our area
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    15 November 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will bring the books at 7 pm on Wednesday. (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
32. 32.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) Healthy Food (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
34. 34.Aarav answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Wednesday.” What should Aarav write in the message for his father? (a) Mr Bose will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Wednesday. (b) Mr Bose will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Wednesday. (c) I will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Wednesday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Wednesday.
35. 35.Vikram is ending a letter to his father. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours lovingly. (c) Yours, lovingly (d) Yours lovingly,
36. 36.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    3 September 2026, 11:30 am
    Aunt Lata called. She will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Sunday.
    Kavya (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
37. 37.Ananya answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday.” What should Ananya write in the message for her sister? (a) You will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday. (b) Aunt Lata will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday. (c) Aunt Lata will call again at 10 am on Wednesday. (d) I will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday.
38. 38.Arjun wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) silent (b) hungry (c) noisy
39. 39.In an informal letter, what comes just before your name? (a) the body (b) the date (c) your address (d) the closing
40. 40.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Vikram drew a green house. (b) Vikram drew a small house. (c) Vikram drew a house. (d) Vikram drew a small green house.

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