English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 896 · 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.Kunal wrote “a pretty doll in a pretty dress”. Which word means the same as “pretty” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) ugly (c) lovely
2. 2.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Dev has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Him (c) He (d) It
3. 3.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The water was too cold ___ we did not swim.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Train to Shimla
5. 5.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Rohan has a new pot. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) It (c) She (d) He
6. 6.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) I felt a little scared. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) The test had ten questions.
7. 7.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The bus has forty seats. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The shop sells pencils. (d) I felt so proud of myself.
8. 8.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   13 June 2026, 4:10 pm
   Dear Bhaiya,
   Coach Iqbal called. He will call again at 5 pm on Sunday. (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
9. 9.Rohan is writing a letter to his father. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
11. 11.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) your name (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the entry (body) (d) the day and date
12. 12.In an informal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) your name (b) your address (c) the body (d) the greeting
13. 13.Which of these is a question? (a) Bring your notebook tomorrow. (b) What a colourful rangoli! (c) What is Zoya drawing in class? (d) Ananya eats a banana after school.
14. 14.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “kavya was born in the month of april.” (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1 (d) 4
15. 15.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a school picnic. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Broken water cooler (b) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (c) Subject: Stray dogs in our area (d) Subject: Request for a school picnic
16. 16.Which is the best way to join “I like mangoes.” and “My sister likes apples.”? (a) I like mangoes so my sister likes apples. (b) I like mangoes because my sister likes apples. (c) I like mangoes but my sister likes apples.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join “The bag was heavy.” and “Dad helped me carry it.”? (a) The bag was heavy but Dad helped me carry it. (b) The bag was heavy because Dad helped me carry it. (c) The bag was heavy so Dad helped me carry it.
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
19. 19.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) The Clean Park (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) A Helpful Neighbour
20. 20.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    16 March 2026, 5:20 pm
    Dear Didi,
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 6 pm on Tuesday. (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Rinse and dry your hands.
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
25. 25.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) a busy railway station (b) making a rangoli (c) a visit to an old fort (d) our postman
26. 26.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    17 September 2026
    A yoga session will be held on 24 September at 3 pm on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Riya
    Sports Captain (a) Yoga Day (b) Tree Plantation Drive (c) Annual Sports Day
27. 27.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) How beautiful the garden is! (b) Simran catches the bus at seven. (c) Where is Aarav going after school? (d) Please speak slowly.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.These words are mixed up: waters / plants / the / in / evening / the / Diya
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Diya the plants waters in the evening. (b) Waters Diya the plants in the evening. (c) Diya waters the plants in the evening. (d) Diya waters in the evening the plants.
30. 30.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “My father.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
31. 31.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.
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (d) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
34. 34.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Simran fixed Simran's toy car. Simran played with it. (b) Simran fixed her toy car. She played with it. (c) Simran fixed her toy car. Her played with it.
35. 35.Pooja answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Monday.” What should Pooja write in the message for her brother? (a) Aunt Lata will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Monday. (b) Aunt Lata will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday. (c) You will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Monday. (d) I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Monday.
36. 36.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    5 October 2026
    A science exhibition will be held on 10 October at 11 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Manav
    Secretary, Science Club (a) Cleanliness Drive (b) Story-Telling Contest (c) Science Exhibition
37. 37.What kind of sentence is this?
    “When is Kavya leaving for Delhi?” (a) exclamation (b) command (c) question (d) statement
38. 38.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) I was really nervous at first.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
40. 40.Diya answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will come home at 11 am on Saturday.” What should Diya write in the message for her brother? (a) Coach Iqbal will come home at 4 pm on Saturday. (b) Coach Iqbal will come home at 11 am on Saturday. (c) You will come home at 11 am on Saturday. (d) I will come home at 11 am on Saturday.

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