English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 11 · 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.Meera is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will win a prize at school. (b) Today I won a prize at school. (c) Every day I win a prize at school. (d) You won a prize at school today.
2. 2.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Maria fixed Maria's toy car. Maria played with it. (b) Maria fixed her toy car. Her played with it. (c) Maria fixed her toy car. She played with it.
3. 3.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a change of section. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Request for new storybooks (b) Subject: Stray dogs in our area (c) Subject: Broken water cooler (d) Subject: Change of section
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Best Friend (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
5. 5.In a formal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) the receiver's address (b) your address (c) the subject (d) the body
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
7. 7.Which describing word fits best?
   “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) noisy (b) sweet (c) fluffy (d) colourful
8. 8.You are writing to the Librarian, Dr Patel. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Dr Patel. (b) Dear, Dr Patel (c) Hi Patel! (d) Dear Dr Patel,
9. 9.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “I finished my homework then I read a comic.” (a) after “I” (b) after “then” (c) after “finished” (d) after “homework”
10. 10.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    7 May 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Didi,
    Grandma called. She will bring the books at 4 pm on Wednesday. (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
11. 11.Zoya is writing a letter to her father. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Papa, (b) Dear, Papa (c) Dear Papa. (d) Dear Sir,
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
13. 13.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Aarav packs the school bag at night.” (a) statement (b) exclamation (c) command (d) question
14. 14.Which describing word fits best?
    “The silk scarf feels ___.” (a) noisy (b) spicy (c) smooth (d) shiny
15. 15.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is why Dev laughing? (b) Why Dev is laughing? (c) Dev is why laughing? (d) Why is Dev laughing?
16. 16.You are writing to the Principal, Mr Rao. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Rao, (b) Dear Mr Rao. (c) Hi Rao! (d) Dear, Mr Rao
17. 17.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “It was very hot we drank cold water.” (a) after “cold” (b) after “very” (c) after “was” (d) after “hot”
18. 18.You are writing to the Principal, Ms Sen. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Ms Sen. (b) Dear, Ms Sen (c) Dear Ms Sen, (d) Hi Sen!
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. The waves splashed over our feet.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Visit to the Zoo
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
22. 22.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Verma. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Ms Verma, (b) Verma, listen up (c) Hey Verma!!! (d) Yo teacher,
23. 23.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Meera drawing in class? (b) What Meera is drawing in class? (c) Meera is what drawing in class? (d) What is Meera drawing in class?
24. 24.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The room was dark ___ I switched on the light.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “The soup is ready.” said Grandma. (b) “The soup is ready” said Grandma. (c) The soup is ready,” said Grandma. (d) “The soup is ready,” said Grandma.
26. 26.Saanvi answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will visit us at 10 am on Friday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her brother? (a) Mr Bose will visit us at 10 am on Friday. (b) Mr Bose will visit us at 7 pm on Friday. (c) I will visit us at 10 am on Friday. (d) You will visit us at 10 am on Friday.
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
28. 28.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) The New Girl (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Spelling Contest
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
30. 30.You are writing a letter to the Principal thanking the school for a trip. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Leave for two days (b) Subject: Joining the football team (c) Subject: Frequent power cuts (d) Subject: Thanks for the school trip
31. 31.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) our school sports day (b) our pet cat (c) the village fair (d) a busy railway station
32. 32.Kavya is writing a letter to her friend Imran. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
34. 34.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last tuesday i went to chennai by train.” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 4
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (b) Cut two lemons in half. (c) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (d) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
36. 36.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Arjun won the race everyone cheered for him.” (a) after “Arjun” (b) after “won” (c) after “everyone” (d) after “race”
37. 37.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    5 March 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Grandma called. She will bring the books at 5 pm on Saturday.
    Kunal (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
38. 38.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    19 March 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 24 March at 11 am in the art room. All are welcome.
    Isha
    Secretary, Art Club (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the date (d) the title
39. 39.Which is the best way to join “It was late.” and “The shops were still open.”? (a) It was late but the shops were still open. (b) It was late because the shops were still open. (c) It was late so the shops were still open.
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The soup is ready,” said Manav. (b) “The soup is ready” said Manav. (c) “The soup is ready.” said Manav. (d) “The soup is ready,” said Manav.

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