English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 967 · 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 is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
2. 2.Farhan is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Share the homework now. (b) SHARE THE HOMEWORK!!! (c) Could you please share the homework?
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
4. 4.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Farhan found a small shell. (b) Farhan found a small pink shell. (c) Farhan found a pink shell. (d) Farhan found a shell.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
7. 7.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) the rainy season (b) a day at the beach (c) a visit to an old fort (d) the peacock
8. 8.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “My aunt made sweets for onam.” (a) sweets (b) for (c) onam (d) aunt
9. 9.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) A week has seven days. (c) I felt so proud of myself. (d) The shop sells pencils.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
11. 11.Which of these is a command? (a) Turn left at the temple. (b) Where is Kunal playing cricket? (c) What a funny joke! (d) Kabir flies a kite on the roof.
12. 12.Ishaan answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.” What should Ishaan write in the message for his mother? (a) Mrs Das will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (b) You will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (c) I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (d) Mrs Das will bring the books at 6 pm on Tuesday.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
14. 14.Isha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please give me one more day? (b) Give me one more day now. (c) GIVE ME ONE MORE DAY!!!
15. 15.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Aunt Lata called. She will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Wednesday.
    Dev (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. 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) The Clean Park (b) The Broken Kite (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Kitten in the Tree
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The room was dark ___ I switched on the light.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___ (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. 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) The Broken Kite (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Power Cut
21. 21.In an informal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) your address (b) your name (c) the date (d) the body
22. 22.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
23. 23.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    6 September 2026
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 9 September at 11 am. All are welcome.
    Tara
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
24. 24.Which describing word fits best?
    “The thunder sounds ___.” (a) loud (b) smooth (c) salty (d) shiny
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    ___, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
26. 26.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aisha lost Aisha's pencil. Aisha found it. (b) Aisha lost her pencil. She found it. (c) Aisha lost her pencil. Her found it.
27. 27.In an informal letter, what comes just before the date? (a) your name (b) your address (c) the body (d) the closing
28. 28.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “we went to Delhi for Holi last year.” (a) went (b) year (c) we (d) last
29. 29.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Aarav a song sings in the morning. (b) Aarav sings in the morning a song. (c) Sings Aarav a song in the morning. (d) Aarav sings a song in the morning.
30. 30.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    4 May 2026
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Nisha
    Secretary, Science Club (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
31. 31.Which is the best way to join “The sun was shining.” and “The birds were singing.”? (a) The sun was shining because the birds were singing. (b) The sun was shining and the birds were singing. (c) The sun was shining but the birds were singing.
32. 32.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 describes this picture? (a) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
33. 33.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Simran has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) He (d) Her
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The Power Cut (b) The New Girl (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Arjun Gets Well
36. 36.Aarav is writing a letter to his grandmother. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
37. 37.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) Hello!!! (b) Maths homework for today (c) Photos from the school trip (d) Leave: unwell today
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and sugar. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (d) Boil water in a pan.
39. 39.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The ice cream seller rang his bell. (b) The red kite flew high in the sky. (c) The postman brought a letter for Dad. (d) My grandmother.
40. 40.Riya is ending a letter to her uncle. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Yours lovingly,

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