English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 609 · 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 linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) First (d) Although
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
   On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
3. 3.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   16 July 2026, 4:10 pm
   Dear Didi,
   Mr Bose called. He will come home at 10 am on Monday.
   Ananya (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
4. 4.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Reddy. Which opening is best? (a) Reddy, listen up (b) Hey Reddy!!! (c) Yo teacher, (d) Dear Mrs Reddy,
5. 5.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) I was happy but very tired. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) The test had ten questions.
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (d) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
   At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) our school sports day (b) the village fair (c) my new bicycle (d) our postman
9. 9.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) After we ate lunch. (b) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (c) The wind blew the leaves away. (d) Our teacher wrote a poem on the board.
10. 10.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “The soup is ready___” said Ananya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
13. 13.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What is Joseph reading today?” (a) command (b) question (c) exclamation (d) statement
14. 14.Aarav is writing a letter to his uncle. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Uncle (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Uncle, (d) Dear Uncle.
15. 15.These words are mixed up: a / school / eats / banana / after / Kabir
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Kabir eats a banana after school. (b) Kabir eats after school a banana. (c) Kabir a banana eats after school. (d) Eats Kabir a banana after school.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join “Arjun practised every day.” and “He won the prize.”? (a) Arjun practised every day but he won the prize. (b) Arjun practised every day so he won the prize. (c) Arjun practised every day because he won the prize.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) a cricket match (b) my grandfather (c) my best friend (d) the peacock
18. 18.These words are mixed up: Aisha / feeds / the / morning / cat / every
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Aisha the cat feeds every morning. (b) Aisha feeds the cat every morning. (c) Feeds Aisha the cat every morning. (d) Aisha feeds every morning the cat.
19. 19.Which of these is a statement? (a) Please speak slowly. (b) Who is Yash calling? (c) Manav writes a poem every week. (d) What a clever crow!
20. 20.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “sneha and i played in the park on tuesday.” (a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 4
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the letter. (b) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (d) Seal the envelope.
22. 22.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How bright the moon is!” (a) exclamation (b) statement (c) command (d) question
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    21 November 2026, 5:20 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Aunt Lata called. She will come home at 7 pm on Friday. (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
25. 25.These words are mixed up: bus / at / seven / catches / the / Vikram
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Vikram catches at seven the bus. (b) Vikram the bus catches at seven. (c) Vikram catches the bus at seven. (d) Catches Vikram the bus at seven.
26. 26.Ananya answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Thursday.” What should Ananya write in the message for her sister? (a) I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Thursday. (b) Uncle Ravi will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Thursday. (c) Uncle Ravi will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Thursday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Thursday.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) our pet cat (b) our trip to the zoo (c) the village fair (d) our classroom
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
30. 30.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
31. 31.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a lovely song” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
34. 34.Omkar is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You made a new friend today. (b) Today I made a new friend. (c) Tomorrow I will make a new friend. (d) Every day I make a new friend.
35. 35.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    2 February 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 10 February at 11 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Zoya
    Cultural Secretary (a) Science Exhibition (b) Dance Workshop (c) Annual Sports Day
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Power Cut (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Dinosaur Book
38. 38.In a formal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) your address (b) the greeting (c) the closing (d) the receiver's address
39. 39.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Priya has a new sapling. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Her (c) He (d) She
40. 40.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “It was very hot we drank cold water.” (a) after “very” (b) after “It” (c) after “was” (d) after “hot”

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