English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 888 · 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.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) a cricket match (b) the rainy season (c) our trip to the zoo (d) the peacock
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
3. 3.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “my aunt made sweets for Christmas.” (a) sweets (b) my (c) aunt (d) made
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
   Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) Finally (d) But
6. 6.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Dev painted a pot. (b) Dev painted a round orange pot. (c) Dev painted a round pot. (d) Dev painted an orange pot.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
   ___
   A police officer helped Karan look for him.
   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   He told his father about the leaking tap.
   His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
   Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
9. 9.Which of these is a command? (a) Why is Ishaan laughing? (b) Switch off the fan. (c) What a bright moon! (d) Ishaan draws a picture in art class.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
12. 12.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Das. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Dear Mrs Das, (c) Hey Das!!! (d) Das, listen up
13. 13.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The wind blew the leaves away. (b) The cricket match ended at five o'clock. (c) The red kite flew high in the sky. (d) If you come early.
14. 14.Which describing word fits best?
    “The sun looks ___.” (a) sticky (b) quiet (c) sour (d) bright
15. 15.In an informal letter, what comes just after the date? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) your address (d) the greeting
16. 16.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Ananya washes the car on Sundays” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
17. 17.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Das. Which opening is best? (a) Das, listen up (b) Yo teacher, (c) Dear Mr Das, (d) Hey Das!!!
18. 18.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “I brushed my teeth. I washed my face.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
20. 20.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Aunt Lata called. She will call again at 7 pm on Wednesday.
    Arjun (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) our pet cat (b) the peacock (c) the vegetable market (d) our classroom
22. 22.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Yash planted Yash's sapling. Yash watered it. (b) Yash planted his sapling. Him watered it. (c) Yash planted his sapling. He watered it.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “It was late. The shops were still open.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
25. 25.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) I felt so proud of myself. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) The shop sells pencils.
26. 26.Omkar answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.” What should Omkar write in the message for his sister? (a) You will bring the books at 11 am on Monday. (b) Mr Bose will bring the books at 11 am on Monday. (c) Mr Bose will bring the books at 5 pm on Monday. (d) I will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.
27. 27.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My father cooked dal for dinner. (b) The baby elephant. (c) Grandpa watered the plants. (d) My sister made a rangoli.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Grandfather (d) The Monsoon
30. 30.Which of these is a command? (a) When is Zoya leaving for Delhi? (b) Please feed the cat. (c) Kabir washes the car on Sundays. (d) How noisy the market is!
31. 31.“Shone over the lake.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) nothing is missing (c) who or what (subject)
32. 32.In a diary entry, what comes just after “Dear Diary,”? (a) your name (b) the day and date (c) the entry (body) (d) the time
33. 33.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The bag was heavy ___ Dad helped me carry it.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
34. 34.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Priya rode a shiny bicycle. (b) Priya rode a red bicycle. (c) Priya rode a bicycle. (d) Priya rode a shiny red bicycle.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.Which describing word fits best?
    “The kitten feels ___.” (a) shiny (b) fluffy (c) sour (d) loud
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Nest on the Window
38. 38.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    10 May 2026
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 18 May at 3 pm in the school library. All are welcome.
    Saanvi
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) the date (b) name and designation (c) the word NOTICE (d) the title
39. 39.“The train.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) nothing is missing (c) what happens (predicate)
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The soup is ready,” said Manav. (b) “The soup is ready.” said Manav. (c) “The soup is ready,” said Manav. (d) “The soup is ready” said Manav.

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