English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 673 · 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 join “The baby cried.” and “She was hungry.”? (a) The baby cried so she was hungry. (b) The baby cried because she was hungry. (c) The baby cried but she was hungry.
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Children are planting saplings.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   3. The waves splashed over our feet.
   4. We built a big sandcastle.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   ___
   The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   ___ (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
6. 6.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My grandmother. (b) My father cooked dal for dinner. (c) The school bell rang loudly. (d) Our teacher wrote a poem on the board.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
   ___
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
9. 9.Which describing word fits best?
   “The peacock looks ___.” (a) quiet (b) colourful (c) sweet (d) fluffy
10. 10.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Cooks Pooja rice for lunch. (b) Pooja cooks for lunch rice. (c) Pooja rice cooks for lunch. (d) Pooja cooks rice for lunch.
11. 11.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
12. 12.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 “cold” (c) after “hot” (d) after “drank”
13. 13.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) I felt a little scared.
14. 14.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (b) The peacock danced in the rain. (c) The rain. (d) A busy squirrel collected nuts.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) since (c) therefore (d) Although
17. 17.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Line up near the door. (b) Zoya helps Grandma in the kitchen. (c) What a beautiful garden! (d) Where is Maria playing cricket?
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
19. 19.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tamarind tastes ___.” (a) bright (b) fluffy (c) quiet (d) sour
20. 20.Tenzin wrote “a big box in a big room”. Which word means the same as “big” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) huge (c) tiny
21. 21.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Sat next to me. (b) Because the shop was closed. (c) The tiny ant carried a crumb. (d) My grandmother.
22. 22.Imran is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You won a prize at school today. (b) Every day I win a prize at school. (c) Today I won a prize at school. (d) Tomorrow I will win a prize at school.
23. 23.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where Kabir is going after school? (b) Kabir is where going after school? (c) Where is Kabir going after school? (d) Is where Kabir going after school?
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
25. 25.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    18 December 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Didi,
    Mrs Das called. She will come home at 4 pm on Friday. (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
26. 26.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
27. 27.Farhan is writing a letter to his aunt. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) grandma's garden (b) saving water (c) a visit to an old fort (d) the school library
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Nest on the Window (d) A Helpful Neighbour
30. 30.You are writing an email to send photos of the school trip to your class. Which subject line is best? (a) Science project – Class 5B (b) hi (c) Invitation: my birthday party (d) Photos from the school trip
31. 31.Which describing word fits best?
    “The silk scarf feels ___.” (a) spicy (b) colourful (c) noisy (d) smooth
32. 32.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Meera was hungry. She ate a banana.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
33. 33.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Zoya bought her book. She read it. (b) Zoya bought her book. Her read it. (c) Zoya bought Zoya's book. Zoya read it.
34. 34.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “My kite got stuck a kind man got it down.” (a) after “a” (b) after “stuck” (c) after “got” (d) after “kite”
35. 35.Which of these is a statement? (a) Yash helps Grandma in the kitchen. (b) Who is Kavya calling? (c) Sit down quietly. (d) How huge the elephant is!
36. 36.Kabir is ending a letter to his elder sister. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours, lovingly (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Your's lovingly,
37. 37.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Vikram packed Vikram's bag. Vikram carried it. (b) Vikram packed his bag. He carried it. (c) Vikram packed his bag. Him carried it.
38. 38.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) But (d) since
39. 39.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes apples.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
40. 40.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Running in the park.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment

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