English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 785 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Healthy Food (d) My Pet Cat
3. 3.A formal letter begins with “Dear Sir,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
4. 4.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   She watered the pot every morning.
   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
6. 6.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) I felt thankful for my friends. (c) The shop sells pencils. (d) The test had ten questions.
7. 7.In an informal letter, what comes just before the greeting? (a) the closing (b) the date (c) your name (d) your address
8. 8.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Where is my bag___” asked the teacher. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
9. 9.In an informal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the greeting (b) the date (c) your name (d) the body
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.Kunal is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will help Grandpa in the garden. (b) Every day I help Grandpa in the garden. (c) You helped Grandpa in the garden today. (d) Today I helped Grandpa in the garden.
12. 12.In a formal letter, what comes just after the receiver's address? (a) the closing (b) the greeting (c) your address (d) the subject
13. 13.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The new student sat next to me. (b) The children sang a song in the hall. (c) Playing with my friends. (d) The little puppy ran across the garden.
14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) First (c) But (d) so
15. 15.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Farhan and i played in the park on Saturday.” (a) in (b) park (c) i (d) played
16. 16.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The sky turned dark soon it began to rain.” (a) after “soon” (b) after “dark” (c) after “The” (d) after “it”
17. 17.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The parrot can talk it says hello every morning.” (a) after “hello” (b) after “talk” (c) after “can” (d) after “it”
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Stick the ends with tape. (d) Put the gift in a box.
19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A man is jogging along the path. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    ___
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
22. 22.Tenzin answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will call again at 7 pm on Sunday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his brother? (a) You will call again at 7 pm on Sunday. (b) Mrs Das will call again at 10 am on Sunday. (c) I will call again at 7 pm on Sunday. (d) Mrs Das will call again at 7 pm on Sunday.
23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) People are standing in a queue.
24. 24.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The lights went out we lit a candle.” (a) after “The” (b) after “a” (c) after “went” (d) after “out”
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
26. 26.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Manav said, I have finished my homework.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) I have finished my homework. (b) said, I (c) I have (d) Manav said
27. 27.You are writing a letter to the Principal thanking the school for a trip. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (b) Subject: Broken traffic light (c) Subject: Leave for two days (d) Subject: Frequent power cuts
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
29. 29.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and sugar.
30. 30.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Open your books to page ten. (b) Where is Ananya going after school? (c) What a lovely song! (d) Aarav draws a picture in art class.
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) flying kites (b) the peacock (c) making a rangoli (d) grandma's garden
32. 32.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the entry (body) (c) the time (d) your name
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
34. 34.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) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
35. 35.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The puppy was cold. We gave it a blanket.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) Arjun Gets Well
37. 37.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) I was happy but very tired. (d) The test had ten questions.
38. 38.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    18 November 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mrs Das called. She will call again at 7 pm on Sunday.
    Rohan (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
39. 39.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: Request for a school picnic
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) The Power Cut (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Lost at the Mela

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