English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 927 · 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.
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
   Priya practised her lines every evening.
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
2. 2.These words are mixed up: to / bicycle / rides / Farhan / school / a
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Rides Farhan a bicycle to school. (b) Farhan a bicycle rides to school. (c) Farhan rides to school a bicycle. (d) Farhan rides a bicycle to school.
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
4. 4.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Rohan has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) He (c) She (d) It
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   ___, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
6. 6.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Bean Seed (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Train to Shimla
7. 7.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Bose,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
8. 8.In a diary entry, what comes just before your name? (a) the time (b) the day and date (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the entry (body)
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
10. 10.You are writing a letter to the Principal thanking the school for a trip. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (b) Subject: Request for a school picnic (c) Subject: Opening a savings account (d) Subject: Request for new storybooks
11. 11.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
12. 12.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    19 June 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will call again at 10 am on Saturday. (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
14. 14.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ananya has a new mango. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) Her (d) He
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
16. 16.Farhan is ending a letter to his uncle. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Yours lovingly,
17. 17.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) my new bicycle (b) our classroom (c) our postman (d) a cricket match
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
19. 19.You are writing to the Manager of a shop but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir/Madam, (b) Dear Sneha, (c) Dear Friend, (d) Hi there!
20. 20.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 22 January at 4 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Farhan
    Secretary, Art Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) the date (d) name and designation
21. 21.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    11 December 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Mrs Das called. She will drop off the cake at 11 am on Thursday.
    Aarav (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
22. 22.Which describing word fits best?
    “The new coin looks ___.” (a) smooth (b) bitter (c) quiet (d) shiny
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
25. 25.Imran is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Tell me the test date now. (b) TELL ME THE TEST DATE!!! (c) Could you please tell me the test date?
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Dad said, “The soup is ready.” (b) Dad said, The soup is ready. (c) Dad said “The soup is ready.” (d) Dad said, “The soup is ready.
27. 27.Imran is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) See ya, (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Thank you and regards,
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
29. 29.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) First (c) therefore (d) But
30. 30.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my uncle came from surat in april.” (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5
31. 31.Which is the best title for this 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. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Model Volcano (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Big Football Match
32. 32.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “my cousin and I visited a zoo in Shimla.” (a) a (b) zoo (c) and (d) my
33. 33.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) How is Imran travelling to school? (b) Wait for me at the gate. (c) Zoya helps Grandma in the kitchen. (d) How cute the puppy is!
34. 34.These words are mixed up: art / in / Aarav / a / draws / picture / class
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Aarav draws a picture in art class. (b) Aarav draws in art class a picture. (c) Aarav a picture draws in art class. (d) Draws Aarav a picture in art class.
35. 35.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    2 April 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held in the music room. All are welcome.
    Priya
    Cultural Secretary (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Grandma said “I have finished my homework.” (b) Grandma said, I have finished my homework. (c) Grandma said, “I have finished my homework.” (d) Grandma said, “I have finished my homework.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) ants (b) our postman (c) the school library (d) our trip to the zoo
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our Classroom
40. 40.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 27 November at 2 pm in the school library. All are welcome.
    Yash
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) the date (c) name and designation (d) the title

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