English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 717 · 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.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “It was very hot we drank cold water.” (a) after “we” (b) after “drank” (c) after “It” (d) after “hot”
2. 2.Which is the best way to join “Mum smiled.” and “I had cleaned my room.”? (a) Mum smiled so I had cleaned my room. (b) Mum smiled but I had cleaned my room. (c) Mum smiled because I had cleaned my room.
3. 3.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) the entry (body) (b) the time (c) your name (d) “Dear Diary,”
4. 4.Nisha answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will bring the books at 4 pm on Tuesday.” What should Nisha write in the message for her sister? (a) I will bring the books at 4 pm on Tuesday. (b) You will bring the books at 4 pm on Tuesday. (c) Mrs Das will bring the books at 4 pm on Tuesday. (d) Mrs Das will bring the books at 11 am on Tuesday.
5. 5.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   18 February 2026, 10:15 am
   Dear Bhaiya,
   Grandma called. She will visit us at 10 am on Friday.
   Kabir (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
6. 6.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) I felt sad when it ended. (d) Our school has three floors.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join “The road was wet.” and “We walked slowly.”? (a) The road was wet so we walked slowly. (b) The road was wet but we walked slowly. (c) The road was wet because we walked slowly.
8. 8.You are writing an email to send photos of the school trip to your class. Which subject line is best? (a) Sports day date (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) Photos from the school trip (d) Something
9. 9.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) There is a well beside the field.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Priya can sing. She can dance too.” (a) but (b) because (c) and
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (c) Heat a little oil in a pan. (d) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
15. 15.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The puppy was hungry it barked for food.” (a) after “The” (b) after “barked” (c) after “hungry” (d) after “puppy”
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (d) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
17. 17.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Reads Manav a storybook at night. (b) Manav a storybook reads at night. (c) Manav reads a storybook at night. (d) Manav reads at night a storybook.
18. 18.Which of these is a statement? (a) How tall the tree is! (b) Zoya visits the library on Fridays. (c) Water the plants today. (d) Who is Aarav calling?
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The New Girl (d) The Train to Shimla
20. 20.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Where is Manav playing cricket?” (a) statement (b) question (c) exclamation (d) command
21. 21.Saanvi is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I watch a puppet show. (b) Tomorrow I will watch a puppet show. (c) You watched a puppet show today. (d) Today I watched a puppet show.
22. 22.Which describing word fits best?
    “The busy market sounds ___.” (a) shiny (b) bitter (c) noisy (d) smooth
23. 23.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    2 November 2026
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 5 November at 2 pm in the music room. All are welcome.
    Imran
    Cultural Secretary (a) Inter-House Quiz (b) Drawing Competition (c) Music Club Auditions
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    ___, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
25. 25.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I have finished my homework___” said Maria. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
26. 26.These words are mixed up: rice / for / cooks / lunch / Isha
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Isha rice cooks for lunch. (b) Isha cooks for lunch rice. (c) Isha cooks rice for lunch. (d) Cooks Isha rice for lunch.
27. 27.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
28. 28.These words are mixed up: cricket / plays / the / in / Pooja / park
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Pooja plays cricket in the park. (b) Pooja plays in the park cricket. (c) Pooja cricket plays in the park. (d) Plays Pooja cricket in the park.
29. 29.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) People are standing in a queue. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
30. 30.Which describing word fits best?
    “The rainbow looks ___.” (a) salty (b) quiet (c) fluffy (d) colourful
31. 31.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Pooja wore an old cap. (b) Pooja wore a cap. (c) Pooja wore a red cap. (d) Pooja wore an old red cap.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Railway Station (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our School Library (d) The Peacock
33. 33.You are writing to the Librarian, Ms Das. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi Das! (b) Dear Ms Das. (c) Dear Ms Das, (d) Dear, Ms Das
34. 34.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Counted the coins. (b) Running in the park. (c) Our teacher wrote a poem on the board. (d) The wind.
35. 35.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kabir packed his bag. Him carried it. (b) Kabir packed his bag. He carried it. (c) Kabir packed Kabir's bag. Kabir carried it.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed into the hole. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Make a small hole in the soil.
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
39. 39.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Ishaan draws a picture in art class.” (a) statement (b) command (c) exclamation (d) question
40. 40.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) the day and date (b) your name (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the time

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