English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 812 · 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 title for this paragraph?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Classroom (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
   4. The winners got shiny medals.
   5. He is a true friend who helps me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) The Night Sky (d) My Pet Cat
5. 5.Which is the best way to join “Riya wore a sweater.” and “It was cold.”? (a) Riya wore a sweater but it was cold. (b) Riya wore a sweater so it was cold. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
6. 6.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) Children are planting saplings. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
7. 7.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
8. 8.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
9. 9.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Kavya saw a big grey elephant. (b) Kavya saw a big elephant. (c) Kavya saw a grey elephant. (d) Kavya saw an elephant.
10. 10.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in june.” (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 4
11. 11.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) I was happy but very tired. (d) The bus has forty seats.
12. 12.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    18 May 2026
    A yoga session will be held on 23 May at 9 am on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Sports Captain (a) the date (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Priya wore a red cap. (b) Priya wore a new red cap. (c) Priya wore a new cap. (d) Priya wore a cap.
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
16. 16.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Planted rice in the field. (b) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (c) The cricket match. (d) Playing with my friends.
17. 17.In a formal letter, what comes just after the subject? (a) the date (b) the greeting (c) the closing (d) name and signature
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
20. 20.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “arjun was born in the month of january.” (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 3
21. 21.Which describing word fits best?
    “The kitten feels ___.” (a) sour (b) colourful (c) fluffy (d) quiet
22. 22.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Tara has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) Her (d) She
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Model Volcano (d) Neel Learns to Swim
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    ___
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Grandma said, “The bus is late today. (b) Grandma said “The bus is late today.” (c) Grandma said, “The bus is late today.” (d) Grandma said, The bus is late today.
28. 28.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The mango looked green ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
29. 29.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The sky turned dark soon it began to rain.” (a) after “turned” (b) after “dark” (c) after “it” (d) after “to”
30. 30.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.
    Tara (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
31. 31.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) Then (c) Finally
32. 32.Priya answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will drop off the cake at 10 am on Tuesday.” What should Priya write in the message for her mother? (a) I will drop off the cake at 10 am on Tuesday. (b) You will drop off the cake at 10 am on Tuesday. (c) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Tuesday. (d) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 10 am on Tuesday.
33. 33.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) so (c) Although (d) Finally
34. 34.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The puppy was hungry it barked for food.” (a) after “for” (b) after “The” (c) after “barked” (d) after “hungry”
35. 35.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Ananya a storybook reads at night. (b) Ananya reads at night a storybook. (c) Ananya reads a storybook at night. (d) Reads Ananya a storybook at night.
36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) People are standing in a queue.
37. 37.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
38. 38.Dev is writing a letter to his friend Diya. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
39. 39.Priya answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will come home at 6 pm on Thursday.” What should Priya write in the message for her father? (a) I will come home at 6 pm on Thursday. (b) You will come home at 6 pm on Thursday. (c) Grandma will come home at 6 pm on Thursday. (d) Grandma will come home at 11 am on Thursday.
40. 40.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) grandma's garden (b) a visit to an old fort (c) eating healthy food (d) my new bicycle

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