English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 894 · 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 sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   He put the fish back into the river.
   ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
2. 2.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “Slept on the sofa.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
3. 3.Which of these is a question? (a) How sweet the mango is! (b) Arjun helps Grandma in the kitchen. (c) Why is Maria crying? (d) Water the plants today.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   5. Ants store food for the winter.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
6. 6.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Kabir drank some water. He was thirsty.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
7. 7.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Dad said, Let us play outside.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Let us (b) Let us play outside. (c) said, Let (d) Dad said
8. 8.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Diya said, It is my turn now.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) It is my turn now. (b) Diya said (c) said, It (d) It is
9. 9.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
   
   Green Valley School
   NOTICE
   6 March 2026
   A science exhibition will be held on 10 March at 9 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
   Ishaan
   Secretary, Science Club (a) Book Fair (b) Science Exhibition (c) Dance Workshop
10. 10.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    6 April 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 12 April at 11 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Sneha
    Cultural Secretary (a) Dance Workshop (b) Yoga Day (c) Drawing Competition
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (d) Brush all your teeth gently.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Busy Ants (c) The Peacock (d) A Visit to the Zoo
14. 14.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    11 December 2026, 5:20 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Aunt Lata called. She will call again at 7 pm on Thursday. (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Best Friend (d) A Day at the Beach
17. 17.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “The bus is late today.” said Riya. (b) “The bus is late today,” said Riya. (c) “The bus is late today” said Riya. (d) The bus is late today,” said Riya.
19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) Although (c) since (d) Next
20. 20.Which describing word fits best?
    “The sun looks ___.” (a) noisy (b) fluffy (c) spicy (d) bright
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
22. 22.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We bought apples. We bought grapes.” (a) but (b) because (c) and
23. 23.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    15 August 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 19 August at 2 pm in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Tenzin
    Cultural Secretary (a) Drawing Competition (b) Dance Workshop (c) Annual Sports Day
24. 24.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
25. 25.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) Next (d) But
26. 26.Which of these is a question? (a) How long the train is! (b) Arjun eats a banana after school. (c) Where is Simran going after school? (d) Drink a glass of milk.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
28. 28.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tamarind tastes ___.” (a) fluffy (b) colourful (c) sour (d) quiet
29. 29.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
33. 33.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Riya plays cricket in the park.” (a) command (b) question (c) exclamation (d) statement
34. 34.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) Request to renew a book (b) Maths homework for today (c) Leave: unwell today (d) Hello!!!
35. 35.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    27 February 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mrs Das called. She will call again at 6 pm on Tuesday.
    Ananya (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
36. 36.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Patel. Which opening is best? (a) Patel, listen up (b) Hey Patel!!! (c) Dear Mrs Patel, (d) Yo teacher,
37. 37.Which describing word fits best?
    “The pickle tastes ___.” (a) spicy (b) fluffy (c) colourful (d) quiet
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
40. 40.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Ravi is only six ___ he can swim very well.” (a) but (b) so (c) because

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