English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 906 · 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 MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   ___
   The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
2. 2.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “The baby elephant.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
3. 3.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Mum said, It is my turn now.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Mum said (b) said, It (c) It is (d) It is my turn now.
4. 4.Imran answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Monday.” What should Imran write in the message for his brother? (a) Uncle Ravi will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Monday. (b) I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Monday. (c) Uncle Ravi will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Monday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Monday.
5. 5.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “Meera planted a seed she watered it daily.” (a) after “Meera” (b) after “seed” (c) after “she” (d) after “watered”
6. 6.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Imran said, It is my turn now.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) It is my turn now. (b) It is (c) said, It (d) Imran said
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   3. A magician does tricks for the children.
   4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.Maria is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You learnt to ride a bicycle today. (b) Today I learnt to ride a bicycle. (c) Tomorrow I will learn to ride a bicycle. (d) Every day I learn to ride a bicycle.
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Sneha said “Close the window.” (b) Sneha said, Close the window. (c) Sneha said, “Close the window.” (d) Sneha said, “Close the window.
10. 10.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Khan,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
11. 11.Priya answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Priya write in the message for her father? (a) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) You will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday. (d) I will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
13. 13.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The doctor. (b) Sang a song in the hall. (c) Playing with my friends. (d) The old farmer planted rice in the field.
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Vikram said “I have finished my homework.” (b) Vikram said, “I have finished my homework.” (c) Vikram said, “I have finished my homework. (d) Vikram said, I have finished my homework.
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Elephants (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.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) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
18. 18.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Diya ate a juicy ripe mango. (b) Diya ate a mango. (c) Diya ate a juicy mango. (d) Diya ate a ripe mango.
19. 19.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I was really nervous at first. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) The zoo opens at nine.
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Rinse and dry your hands.
21. 21.You are writing an email to ask your teacher for the maths homework. Which subject line is best? (a) Invitation: my birthday party (b) Maths homework for today (c) Thank you for the gift (d) Something
22. 22.In a formal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) the subject (b) the receiver's address (c) name and signature (d) the closing
23. 23.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Zoya is what drawing in class? (b) What is Zoya drawing in class? (c) What Zoya is drawing in class? (d) Is what Zoya drawing in class?
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. They have long trunks and big ears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Diya fixed her toy car. Her played with it. (b) Diya fixed her toy car. She played with it. (c) Diya fixed Diya's toy car. Diya played with it.
26. 26.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    19 November 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 27 November at 10 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Isha
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) the date (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
28. 28.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Mrs Das called. She will bring the books at 6 pm on Friday.
    Ishaan (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
29. 29.Tenzin answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will come home at 5 pm on Saturday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his brother? (a) Aunt Lata will come home at 6 pm on Saturday. (b) I will come home at 5 pm on Saturday. (c) You will come home at 5 pm on Saturday. (d) Aunt Lata will come home at 5 pm on Saturday.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
32. 32.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The children sang a song in the hall. (b) The tall tree. (c) The peacock danced in the rain. (d) A busy squirrel collected nuts.
33. 33.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Simran cricket plays in the park. (b) Plays Simran cricket in the park. (c) Simran plays cricket in the park. (d) Simran plays in the park cricket.
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Railway Station (b) Our Classroom (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Postman
36. 36.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The lights went out we lit a candle.” (a) after “went” (b) after “out” (c) after “The” (d) after “lights”
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (d) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
38. 38.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    5 March 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 12 March at 10 am in the art room. All are welcome.
    Simran
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Drawing Competition (b) Free Eye Check-Up (c) Science Exhibition
39. 39.These words are mixed up: the / Fridays / library / on / Tara / visits
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Tara visits the library on Fridays. (b) Tara visits on Fridays the library. (c) Visits Tara the library on Fridays. (d) Tara the library visits on Fridays.
40. 40.Yash wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) ancient (b) new (c) round

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