English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 553 · 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 mark goes in the gap?
   “Close the window___” said Dad. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
2. 2.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “arjun was born in the month of september.” (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 1
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   5. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
6. 6.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) I felt a little scared.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
   5. People bargain loudly over prices.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.Which is the best way to join “The mango looked green.” and “It was very sweet.”? (a) The mango looked green because it was very sweet. (b) The mango looked green but it was very sweet. (c) The mango looked green so it was very sweet.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
   At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
   Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
10. 10.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) My Best Friend (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Busy Ants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
14. 14.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    15 January 2026
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held in the society park. All are welcome.
    Dev
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
15. 15.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Imran has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Him (c) He (d) She
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.Imran is writing a letter to his friend Ananya. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
20. 20.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How is Aisha travelling to school?” (a) command (b) question (c) exclamation (d) statement
21. 21.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Vikram a kite flies on the roof. (b) Vikram flies on the roof a kite. (c) Vikram flies a kite on the roof. (d) Flies Vikram a kite on the roof.
22. 22.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Manav lives near the lake in jaipur.” (a) the (b) jaipur (c) lives (d) in
23. 23.Priya is writing a letter to her friend Ananya. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Ananya (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Ananya, (d) Dear Ananya.
24. 24.Rohan answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will bring the books at 6 pm on Monday.” What should Rohan write in the message for his mother? (a) I will bring the books at 6 pm on Monday. (b) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 6 pm on Monday. (c) You will bring the books at 6 pm on Monday. (d) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 4 pm on Monday.
25. 25.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 describes this picture? (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (d) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Classroom
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (d) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
31. 31.Isha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please renew my library book? (b) Renew my library book now. (c) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!!
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) the old banyan tree (c) my new bicycle (d) the school library
33. 33.These words are mixed up: Saanvi / warm / milk / drinks / before / bed
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Saanvi warm milk drinks before bed. (b) Drinks Saanvi warm milk before bed. (c) Saanvi drinks warm milk before bed. (d) Saanvi drinks before bed warm milk.
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Mum asked, “Who ate the last laddoo?” (b) Mum asked “Who ate the last laddoo?” (c) Mum asked, “Who ate the last laddoo.” (d) Mum asked, Who ate the last laddoo?
35. 35.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) He put the fish back into the river. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
36. 36.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Rahul has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Him (c) It (d) He
37. 37.You are writing to the Manager of a shop but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Rohan, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
38. 38.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    4 August 2026
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 11 August at 10 am in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    School Captain (a) the title (b) the word NOTICE (c) the date (d) name and designation
39. 39.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Tenzin waters the plants in the evening” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
40. 40.Ishaan is writing a letter to his aunt. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Aunty (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Aunty, (d) Dear Aunty.

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