English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 799 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   3. Farhan and I play football after school.
   4. He is a true friend who helps me.
   5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   20 December 2026, 11:30 am
   Mr Bose called. He will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday.
   Farhan (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
   ___
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   4. We built a big sandcastle.
   5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.Zoya is writing a letter to her friend Tara. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Tara (b) Dear Tara, (c) Dear Tara. (d) Dear Sir,
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) the school library (b) our postman (c) saving water (d) the old banyan tree
7. 7.Isha is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will get full marks in maths. (b) Every day I get full marks in maths. (c) You got full marks in maths today. (d) Today I got full marks in maths.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
9. 9.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) A week has seven days. (d) I felt a little scared.
10. 10.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Priya ate a mango. (b) Priya ate a ripe mango. (c) Priya ate a big ripe mango. (d) Priya ate a big mango.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) My heart was full of joy.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
15. 15.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What a funny joke!” (a) statement (b) question (c) exclamation (d) command
16. 16.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) Sports day date (b) Leave: unwell today (c) Missing practice on Friday (d) Something
17. 17.Zoya is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) Thank you and regards, (d) See ya,
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
19. 19.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.
    Sneha (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
20. 20.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “How long the train is” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
21. 21.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    19 June 2026
    A book fair will be held on 24 June at 11 am in the school library. All are welcome.
    Meera
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Drawing Competition (b) Book Fair (c) Cleanliness Drive
22. 22.Farhan wrote “an angry man and an angry dog”. Which word means the same as “angry” and can replace the second one? (a) calm (b) round (c) cross
23. 23.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Pooja ate a juicy yellow mango. (b) Pooja ate a juicy mango. (c) Pooja ate a yellow mango. (d) Pooja ate a mango.
24. 24.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The ice cream melted. It was a hot day.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) The bus has forty seats. (c) A week has seven days. (d) I felt sad when it ended.
27. 27.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on 5 December at 10 am on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Kunal
    Sports Captain (a) the date (b) name and designation (c) the title (d) the word NOTICE
28. 28.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Why is Dev laughing” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
30. 30.Omkar is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Check my project now. (b) Could you please check my project? (c) CHECK MY PROJECT!!!
31. 31.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Last tuesday I went to Chennai by train.” (a) went (b) tuesday (c) to (d) train
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) our school sports day (b) ants (c) the school library (d) the vegetable market
33. 33.Which sentence describes the butterfly best? (a) Diya saw a tiny butterfly. (b) Diya saw a tiny orange butterfly. (c) Diya saw an orange butterfly. (d) Diya saw a butterfly.
34. 34.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Maria has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Her (c) He (d) She
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) so (c) Although (d) First
37. 37.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The plants died. Nobody watered them.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our School Library (d) The Kite Festival
40. 40.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.

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