English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 112 · 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.Diya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I win a prize at school. (b) Today I won a prize at school. (c) You won a prize at school today. (d) Tomorrow I will win a prize at school.
2. 2.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Rahul flies a kite on the roof.” (a) command (b) question (c) statement (d) exclamation
3. 3.Manav wrote “a wet towel on a wet floor”. Which word means the same as “wet” and can replace the second one? (a) dry (b) damp (c) wooden
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.Dev answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday.” What should Dev write in the message for his father? (a) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 11 am on Monday. (b) You will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday. (c) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday. (d) I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday.
6. 6.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Manav said, I love mangoes.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Manav said (b) I love mangoes. (c) said, I (d) I love
7. 7.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
10. 10.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “aisha and I played in the park on Thursday.” (a) the (b) on (c) aisha (d) in
11. 11.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Diya said “It is my turn now.” (b) Diya said, “It is my turn now. (c) Diya said, It is my turn now. (d) Diya said, “It is my turn now.”
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Where is Pooja going after school? (b) What a funny joke! (c) Please close the door. (d) Tenzin washes the car on Sundays.
14. 14.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Priya can sing. She can dance too.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
15. 15.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this 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. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya the Queen (b) The New Girl (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Train to Shimla
17. 17.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a fee receipt. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Request for new storybooks (b) Subject: Frequent power cuts (c) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (d) Subject: Request for a school picnic
18. 18.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Dev washes the car on Sundays. (b) Dev washes on Sundays the car. (c) Dev the car washes on Sundays. (d) Washes Dev the car on Sundays.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Peacock (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
20. 20.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (d) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
21. 21.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) My father cooked dal for dinner. (b) Because the shop was closed. (c) Put out the fire. (d) The new student.
22. 22.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We bought apples ___ we bought grapes.” (a) but (b) and (c) because
23. 23.Isha wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) silent (b) spicy (c) noisy
24. 24.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) A week has seven days. (c) I felt a little scared. (d) The test had ten questions.
25. 25.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
26. 26.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Saanvi ate a big mango. (b) Saanvi ate a mango. (c) Saanvi ate a yellow mango. (d) Saanvi ate a big yellow mango.
27. 27.Aisha answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday.” What should Aisha write in the message for her mother? (a) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday. (b) I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday. (c) You will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday. (d) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Thursday.
28. 28.In an informal letter, what comes just before the date? (a) the greeting (b) your address (c) the closing (d) the body
29. 29.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We ran fast. We missed the train.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
30. 30.Simran answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will bring the books at 10 am on Friday.” What should Simran write in the message for her brother? (a) You will bring the books at 10 am on Friday. (b) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 10 am on Friday. (c) I will bring the books at 10 am on Friday. (d) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 6 pm on Friday.
31. 31.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Brush all your teeth gently. (c) Spit out the toothpaste.
32. 32.You are writing to the Principal but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Dear Rohan, (c) Dear Sir/Madam, (d) Hi there!
33. 33.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “The big fair in Kolkata starts in september.” (a) big (b) fair (c) starts (d) september
34. 34.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Tenzin painted a round pot. (b) Tenzin painted a blue pot. (c) Tenzin painted a pot. (d) Tenzin painted a round blue pot.
35. 35.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    17 July 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 21 July at 11 am on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Priya
    Sports Captain (a) Story-Telling Contest (b) Tree Plantation Drive (c) Annual Sports Day
36. 36.Isha wrote “an angry man and an angry dog”. Which word means the same as “angry” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) cross (c) calm
37. 37.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    1 May 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 5 May at 11 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Riya
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) the date (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
38. 38.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    26 May 2026, 5:20 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will come home at 6 pm on Monday.
    Diya (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
39. 39.These words are mixed up: kitchen / the / helps / Arjun / in / Grandma
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Arjun helps Grandma in the kitchen. (b) Arjun Grandma helps in the kitchen. (c) Arjun helps in the kitchen Grandma. (d) Helps Arjun Grandma in the kitchen.
40. 40.Arjun answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his mother? (a) You will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday. (b) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Sunday. (c) I will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday. (d) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday.

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