English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 759 · 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 write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kabir packed Kabir's bag. Kabir carried it. (b) Kabir packed his bag. Him carried it. (c) Kabir packed his bag. He carried it.
2. 2.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
3. 3.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Green Valley School
   NOTICE
   Science Exhibition
   A science exhibition will be held on 8 February at 10 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
   Priya
   Secretary, Science Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) the date (c) the title (d) name and designation
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. 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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Big Football Match
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
   2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
   3. The postman knows every house on our street.
   4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) my best friend (b) grandma's garden (c) my new bicycle (d) our pet cat
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   4. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
9. 9.Kabir is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please send me the notes? (b) Send me the notes now. (c) SEND ME THE NOTES!!!
10. 10.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 16 June at 4 pm in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Pooja
    Secretary, Science Club (a) name and designation (b) the title (c) the date (d) the word NOTICE
11. 11.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Priya can sing ___ she can dance too.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
12. 12.Which of these is a statement? (a) What a tall tree! (b) Please speak slowly. (c) Who is Manav calling? (d) Dev eats a banana after school.
13. 13.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Tara drew a small green house. (b) Tara drew a house. (c) Tara drew a green house. (d) Tara drew a small house.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
15. 15.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    13 January 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
17. 17.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on Eid.” (a) all (b) cousins (c) we (d) met
18. 18.Which describing word fits best?
    “The silk scarf feels ___.” (a) sweet (b) shiny (c) smooth (d) noisy
19. 19.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    13 May 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 20 May at 10 am near the society gate. All are welcome. (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) the date (d) name and designation
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    ___, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
21. 21.Which is the best way to join “The sky was cloudy.” and “It did not rain.”? (a) The sky was cloudy because it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy but it did not rain.
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Dev asked “Who ate the last laddoo?” (b) Dev asked, Who ate the last laddoo? (c) Dev asked, “Who ate the last laddoo.” (d) Dev asked, “Who ate the last laddoo?”
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.Rohan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You visited the zoo with my class today. (b) Today I visited the zoo with my class. (c) Tomorrow I will visit the zoo with my class. (d) Every day I visit the zoo with my class.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.Meera wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) huge (b) tiny (c) wooden
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) But (c) so (d) since
29. 29.Arjun is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please check my project? (b) Check my project now. (c) CHECK MY PROJECT!!!
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) The railway station is always busy.
31. 31.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Kavya cleans the room every Saturday. (b) What is Arjun drawing in class? (c) Please speak slowly. (d) What a tasty samosa!
32. 32.Rahul is ending a letter to his grandmother. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Yours lovingly,
33. 33.You are writing to the Librarian but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Rohan, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Sir/Madam, (d) Dear Friend,
34. 34.Which describing word fits best?
    “The kitten feels ___.” (a) sweet (b) shiny (c) fluffy (d) quiet
35. 35.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The puppy was cold. We gave it a blanket.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
36. 36.You are writing an email to send photos of the school trip to your class. Which subject line is best? (a) hi (b) Leave: unwell today (c) Photos from the school trip (d) Thank you for the gift
37. 37.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “kavya and i played in the park on tuesday.” (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 4
38. 38.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
39. 39.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Night Sky

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