English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 875 · 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.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Tara likes to paint ___ she likes to draw.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. We must not waste water.
   2. The guide told us about the old kings.
   3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Sports Day (b) Our School Library (c) My Best Friend (d) My New Bicycle
5. 5.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Aarav has a new sapling. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) Him (d) He
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
   Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
   ___
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
7. 7.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The baby cried. She was hungry.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
8. 8.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The test had ten questions. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) I was really nervous at first. (d) Our school has three floors.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   3. A magician does tricks for the children.
   4. We place small lamps around the design.
   5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Where is Yash playing cricket” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (d) Imran found a torch and some candles.
12. 12.The first steps are: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin. Scrub the plate with soap.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry.
13. 13.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    Annual Sports Day
    Our annual sports day will be held on 24 October at 4 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Kavya
    Sports Captain (a) name and designation (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) the date
14. 14.Manav wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) tiny (b) huge (c) round
15. 15.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in october.” (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 1 (d) 3
16. 16.A formal letter begins with “Dear Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
17. 17.Simran is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Renew my library book now. (b) Could you please renew my library book? (c) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!!
18. 18.Riya answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will come home at 4 pm on Friday.” What should Riya write in the message for her brother? (a) Aunt Lata will come home at 10 am on Friday. (b) Aunt Lata will come home at 4 pm on Friday. (c) I will come home at 4 pm on Friday. (d) You will come home at 4 pm on Friday.
19. 19.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    22 October 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Mum,
    Aunt Lata called. She will call again at 7 pm on Saturday.
    Kunal (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
20. 20.You are writing to the Manager of a shop, Mr Nair. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Nair, (b) Dear, Mr Nair (c) Dear Mr Nair. (d) Hi Nair!
21. 21.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
22. 22.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Arjun Gets Well
23. 23.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
24. 24.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my aunt made sweets for onam.” (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 3
25. 25.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Vikram cleans the room every Saturday.” (a) exclamation (b) command (c) question (d) statement
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) But (c) because (d) First
28. 28.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. The librarian helps us find good books.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
31. 31.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    9 November 2026
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 17 November at 10 am near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Kunal
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) the title (b) the word NOTICE (c) name and designation (d) the date
32. 32.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Aisha feeds the cat every morning.” (a) statement (b) exclamation (c) question (d) command
33. 33.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Sen,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
34. 34.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “dev was born in the month of December.” (a) of (b) the (c) dev (d) in
35. 35.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The bag was heavy ___ Dad helped me carry it.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
36. 36.You are writing to the Editor but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Sir/Madam, (c) Dear Tara, (d) Dear Friend,
37. 37.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
38. 38.Which of these is a statement? (a) What a cold morning! (b) Priya draws a picture in art class. (c) Sit down quietly. (d) Why is Priya laughing?
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
40. 40.Saanvi wrote “a cold wind on a cold night”. Which word means the same as “cold” and can replace the second one? (a) chilly (b) hot (c) purple

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