English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 696 · 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.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
2. 2.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) the village fair (b) my new bicycle (c) ants (d) our pet cat
3. 3.These words are mixed up: on / the / Aisha / Sundays / car / washes
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Aisha the car washes on Sundays. (b) Washes Aisha the car on Sundays. (c) Aisha washes the car on Sundays. (d) Aisha washes on Sundays the car.
4. 4.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
5. 5.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Meera was hungry. She ate a banana.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
6. 6.You are writing a letter to the Librarian asking for new storybooks. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (b) Subject: Request for new storybooks (c) Subject: Garbage on our street (d) Subject: Leave for two days
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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
8. 8.The first step is: “Wash the fruits well.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Peacock (d) Our Postman
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
12. 12.Sneha answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will come home at 11 am on Thursday.” What should Sneha write in the message for her mother? (a) Mr Bose will come home at 6 pm on Thursday. (b) I will come home at 11 am on Thursday. (c) You will come home at 11 am on Thursday. (d) Mr Bose will come home at 11 am on Thursday.
13. 13.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The bus has forty seats. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) I was really nervous at first. (d) A week has seven days.
14. 14.These words are mixed up: on / the / Sundays / car / washes / Joseph
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Joseph washes the car on Sundays. (b) Joseph washes on Sundays the car. (c) Washes Joseph the car on Sundays. (d) Joseph the car washes on Sundays.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
16. 16.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where is my bag___” asked Joseph. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
18. 18.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The hungry monkey grabbed a banana. (b) The peacock danced in the rain. (c) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (d) Running in the park.
19. 19.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a sweet mango” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
20. 20.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    9 November 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 14 November at 10 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Tara
    Cultural Secretary (a) Dance Workshop (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Inter-House Quiz
21. 21.Farhan is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please send the photos? (b) Send the photos now. (c) SEND THE PHOTOS!!!
22. 22.Zoya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof. (b) Every day I fly a kite on the roof. (c) You flew a kite on the roof today. (d) Today I flew a kite on the roof.
23. 23.You are writing an email to ask the principal about the sports day date. Which subject line is best? (a) Class notes for Monday (b) Missing practice on Friday (c) Sports day date (d) hi
24. 24.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Why is Zoya crying? (b) Joseph reads a storybook at night. (c) Please feed the cat. (d) How colourful the rangoli is!
25. 25.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    1 October 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will bring the books at 5 pm on Saturday.
    Aarav (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) the old banyan tree (b) our trip to the zoo (c) ants (d) my grandfather
27. 27.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a fee receipt. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Order for a dictionary (b) Subject: Request for new storybooks (c) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (d) Subject: Request for a fee receipt
28. 28.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) Next (c) First
29. 29.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Tara has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) Her (d) She
30. 30.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    9 July 2026
    A book fair will be held on 13 July at 3 pm in the school library. All are welcome.
    Maria
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Story-Telling Contest (b) Science Exhibition (c) Book Fair
31. 31.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The sun was shining. The birds were singing.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
32. 32.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The bag was heavy. Dad helped me carry it.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
33. 33.Rahul wrote “a fast horse and a fast car”. Which word means the same as “fast” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) slow (c) quick
34. 34.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) How Simran is travelling to school? (b) Is how Simran travelling to school? (c) Simran is how travelling to school? (d) How is Simran travelling to school?
35. 35.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) so (c) Finally (d) because
36. 36.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
37. 37.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Aisha plays cricket in the park. (b) Aisha plays in the park cricket. (c) Aisha cricket plays in the park. (d) Plays Aisha cricket in the park.
38. 38.In a diary entry, what comes just before your name? (a) the day and date (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the time (d) the entry (body)
39. 39.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on Monday.” (a) on (b) i (c) go (d) the
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Close the window” said Dad. (b) Close the window,” said Dad. (c) “Close the window,” said Dad. (d) “Close the window.” said Dad.

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