English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 980 · 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.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
2. 2.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “On sunday we have a test in maths.” (a) have (b) sunday (c) we (d) a
3. 3.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Joseph made his card. Him posted it. (b) Joseph made his card. He posted it. (c) Joseph made Joseph's card. Joseph posted it.
4. 4.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The brown cow. (b) Planted rice in the field. (c) Eating a big mango. (d) The rain fell all night.
5. 5.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Riya wore a sweater. It was cold.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
6. 6.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “the big fair in agra starts in august.” (a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 2
7. 7.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Pooja has a new mango. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) She (d) Her
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) my grandfather (b) the vegetable market (c) our school sports day (d) our postman
9. 9.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The teacher smiled she liked our drawings.” (a) after “liked” (b) after “smiled” (c) after “she” (d) after “teacher”
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
11. 11.Which describing word fits best?
    “The bitter gourd tastes ___.” (a) smooth (b) quiet (c) bright (d) bitter
12. 12.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The shopkeeper counted the coins. (c) Flew high in the sky. (d) The wind blew the leaves away.
13. 13.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The school bus stopped at the gate. (b) The baby elephant splashed in the river. (c) The little puppy. (d) A small mouse hid under the bed.
14. 14.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Drink a glass of milk.” (a) exclamation (b) statement (c) command (d) question
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
16. 16.“Sang a song in the hall.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
17. 17.Which is the best way to join “Riya wore a sweater.” and “It was cold.”? (a) Riya wore a sweater but it was cold. (b) Riya wore a sweater so it was cold. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. We collected shells near the shore.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.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 village fair (b) making a rangoli (c) a day at the beach (d) eating healthy food
20. 20.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) My grandmother. (b) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (c) Playing with my friends. (d) Carried a crumb.
21. 21.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The children.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
22. 22.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The red kite flew high in the sky. (b) The new student sat next to me. (c) A small mouse hid under the bed. (d) Eating a big mango.
23. 23.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on diwali.” (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 4
24. 24.Which is the best way to join “The baby cried.” and “She was hungry.”? (a) The baby cried so she was hungry. (b) The baby cried because she was hungry. (c) The baby cried but she was hungry.
25. 25.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a lovely song” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
26. 26.Which of these is a statement? (a) How lovely the song is! (b) Please close the door. (c) Kabir feeds the cat every morning. (d) What is Meera eating for lunch?
27. 27.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    9 March 2026
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 12 March at 2 pm in the music room. All are welcome.
    Meera
    Cultural Secretary (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the title (d) the date
28. 28.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Kunal flew a small kite. (b) Kunal flew a red kite. (c) Kunal flew a small red kite. (d) Kunal flew a kite.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) my best friend (b) the vegetable market (c) our pet cat (d) saving water
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Model Volcano (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Spelling Contest
33. 33.Which is the best way to join “Tara likes to paint.” and “She likes to draw.”? (a) Tara likes to paint because she likes to draw. (b) Tara likes to paint but she likes to draw. (c) Tara likes to paint and she likes to draw.
34. 34.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Joshi,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
35. 35.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Arjun won the race everyone cheered for him.” (a) after “won” (b) after “Arjun” (c) after “cheered” (d) after “race”
36. 36.In a formal letter, what comes just after the receiver's address? (a) your address (b) the subject (c) the closing (d) the date
37. 37.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Nisha rode a bicycle. (b) Nisha rode a shiny bicycle. (c) Nisha rode a green bicycle. (d) Nisha rode a shiny green bicycle.
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) But (c) Next (d) therefore
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Village Fair (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then

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