English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 990 · 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 describes the bicycle best? (a) Sneha rode a bicycle. (b) Sneha rode a red bicycle. (c) Sneha rode a shiny bicycle. (d) Sneha rode a shiny red bicycle.
2. 2.In a diary entry, what comes just before the time? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) your name (c) the entry (body) (d) the day and date
3. 3.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “My kite got stuck a kind man got it down.” (a) after “stuck” (b) after “kite” (c) after “it” (d) after “a”
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why are you late?” asked Kavya? (b) “Why are you late” asked Kavya. (c) “Why are you late?” asked Kavya. (d) “Why are you late,” asked Kavya.
5. 5.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Fernandes. Which opening is best? (a) Fernandes, listen up (b) Yo teacher, (c) Dear Mr Fernandes, (d) Hey Fernandes!!!
6. 6.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
   ___
   The family sat by the candles and told stories.
   When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
8. 8.These words are mixed up: the / plays / in / park / cricket / Sneha
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Sneha plays cricket in the park. (b) Plays Sneha cricket in the park. (c) Sneha cricket plays in the park. (d) Sneha plays in the park cricket.
9. 9.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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
10. 10.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Plays Kabir cricket in the park. (b) Kabir plays in the park cricket. (c) Kabir plays cricket in the park. (d) Kabir cricket plays in the park.
11. 11.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
12. 12.“Flew high in the sky.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) nothing is missing (c) who or what (subject)
13. 13.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Zoya baked Zoya's cake. Zoya shared it. (b) Zoya baked her cake. Her shared it. (c) Zoya baked her cake. She shared it.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
16. 16.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rahul bought Rahul's book. Rahul read it. (b) Rahul bought his book. Him read it. (c) Rahul bought his book. He read it.
17. 17.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is where Tara playing cricket? (b) Where Tara is playing cricket? (c) Tara is where playing cricket? (d) Where is Tara playing cricket?
18. 18.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “the big fair in Pune starts in November.” (a) starts (b) big (c) the (d) fair
19. 19.Aarav is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I watch a puppet show. (b) Today I watched a puppet show. (c) You watched a puppet show today. (d) Tomorrow I will watch a puppet show.
20. 20.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) How Omkar is travelling to school? (b) Omkar is how travelling to school? (c) Is how Omkar travelling to school? (d) How is Omkar travelling to school?
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) the night sky (b) grandma's garden (c) the village fair (d) my new bicycle
22. 22.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Sneha painted her pot. She sold it. (b) Sneha painted her pot. Her sold it. (c) Sneha painted Sneha's pot. Sneha sold it.
23. 23.Yash is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) See ya, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Thank you and regards,
24. 24.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The train. (b) The peacock danced in the rain. (c) Although he was tired. (d) Blew the leaves away.
25. 25.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Writes Isha a poem every week. (b) Isha a poem writes every week. (c) Isha writes a poem every week. (d) Isha writes every week a poem.
26. 26.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Zoya has a new toy car. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) Her (d) She
27. 27.Ishaan is ending a letter to his elder sister. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours lovingly. (c) Your's lovingly, (d) Yours, lovingly
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) our pet cat (b) making a rangoli (c) our trip to the zoo (d) a day at the beach
29. 29.Aisha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Send the photos now. (b) SEND THE PHOTOS!!! (c) Could you please send the photos?
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) Although (c) therefore (d) First
32. 32.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “It started to rain ___ we opened our umbrellas.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
33. 33.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Joseph catches at seven the bus. (b) Catches Joseph the bus at seven. (c) Joseph catches the bus at seven. (d) Joseph the bus catches at seven.
34. 34.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the entry (body) (c) your name (d) the time
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Village Fair (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
36. 36.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last sunday i went to shimla by train.” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5 (d) 3
37. 37.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) hi (b) Leave: unwell today (c) Thank you for the gift (d) Science project – Class 5B
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
39. 39.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Why is Kavya laughing? (b) How bright the moon is! (c) Priya flies a kite on the roof. (d) Please speak slowly.
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.

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