English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 608 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. We built a big sandcastle.
   3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (d) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
4. 4.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kunal fixed his toy car. He played with it. (b) Kunal fixed his toy car. Him played with it. (c) Kunal fixed Kunal's toy car. Kunal played with it.
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (d) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
6. 6.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   20 November 2026, 11:30 am
   Dear Mum,
   Mrs Das called. She will bring the books at 7 pm on Wednesday.
   Ananya (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
7. 7.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) We must not waste water. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
   ___
   Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
   Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
9. 9.Which describing word fits best?
   “The honey tastes ___.” (a) quiet (b) sweet (c) rough (d) colourful
10. 10.Saanvi is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please check my project? (b) Check my project now. (c) CHECK MY PROJECT!!!
11. 11.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 so she ate a banana. (c) Meera was hungry because she ate a banana.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
13. 13.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Reddy. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Hey Reddy!!! (c) Reddy, listen up (d) Dear Mr Reddy,
14. 14.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    17 October 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 22 October at 9 am in the music room. All are welcome. (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the date
15. 15.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The old farmer. (b) Told us a story. (c) A busy squirrel collected nuts. (d) Although he was tired.
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
17. 17.Which describing word fits best?
    “The silk scarf feels ___.” (a) smooth (b) bitter (c) loud (d) shiny
18. 18.In a diary entry, what comes just before “Dear Diary,”? (a) the entry (body) (b) the day and date (c) your name (d) the time
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The mango looked green ___ it was very sweet.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
21. 21.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) My heart was full of joy. (d) Our school has three floors.
22. 22.Vikram is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Bye bye!!!
23. 23.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt sad when it ended. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) The shop sells pencils.
24. 24.These words are mixed up: rice / lunch / cooks / Saanvi / for
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Saanvi cooks for lunch rice. (b) Saanvi cooks rice for lunch. (c) Cooks Saanvi rice for lunch. (d) Saanvi rice cooks for lunch.
25. 25.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Rahul is what eating for lunch? (b) What Rahul is eating for lunch? (c) Is what Rahul eating for lunch? (d) What is Rahul eating for lunch?
26. 26.In an informal letter, what comes just after the date? (a) the greeting (b) the closing (c) your name (d) your address
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join “The bag was heavy.” and “Dad helped me carry it.”? (a) The bag was heavy so Dad helped me carry it. (b) The bag was heavy but Dad helped me carry it. (c) The bag was heavy because Dad helped me carry it.
29. 29.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Rao. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Rao!!! (b) Yo teacher, (c) Rao, listen up (d) Dear Mrs Rao,
30. 30.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Rohan said “Let us play outside.” (b) Rohan said, “Let us play outside. (c) Rohan said, Let us play outside. (d) Rohan said, “Let us play outside.”
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.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) The Power Cut (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Priya the Queen
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    ___, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Fill a pot with soil. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Drop the seed into the hole.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Pooja carried a black bag. (b) Pooja carried a bag. (c) Pooja carried a big bag. (d) Pooja carried a big black bag.
38. 38.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Manav eats a banana after school.” (a) command (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) question
39. 39.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    9 December 2026, 5:20 pm
    Mrs Das called. She will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Thursday.
    Manav (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.

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