English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 115 · 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.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Rub soap on your hands.
2. 2.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) our trip to the zoo (b) our postman (c) a day at the beach (d) our pet cat
3. 3.Which of these is a question? (a) How tall the tree is! (b) Why is Arjun crying? (c) Switch off the fan. (d) Omkar sings a song in the morning.
4. 4.These words are mixed up: park / the / Zoya / in / cricket / plays
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Plays Zoya cricket in the park. (b) Zoya cricket plays in the park. (c) Zoya plays cricket in the park. (d) Zoya plays in the park cricket.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) our postman (b) our trip to the zoo (c) elephants (d) a day at the beach
7. 7.Which describing word fits best?
   “The chips taste ___.” (a) loud (b) fluffy (c) salty (d) bright
8. 8.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) elephants (b) the rainy season (c) ants (d) making a rangoli
9. 9.In a formal letter, what comes just before the date? (a) the subject (b) the greeting (c) the body (d) your address
10. 10.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Maria rice cooks for lunch. (b) Maria cooks for lunch rice. (c) Maria cooks rice for lunch. (d) Cooks Maria rice for lunch.
11. 11.In a diary entry, what comes just before the entry (body)? (a) your name (b) the day and date (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the time
12. 12.You are writing to the Municipal Officer, Mr Verma. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Mr Verma (b) Hi Verma! (c) Dear Mr Verma, (d) Dear Mr Verma.
13. 13.In an informal letter, what comes just before your name? (a) the closing (b) the greeting (c) the date (d) the body
14. 14.Which describing word fits best?
    “The glass feels ___.” (a) smooth (b) bright (c) sour (d) loud
15. 15.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) my grandfather (b) grandma's garden (c) the rainy season (d) our school sports day
16. 16.Kavya is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Thank you and regards, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) See ya,
17. 17.Maria is writing a letter to her father. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
18. 18.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Priya can sing. She can dance too.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
19. 19.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Arjun practised every day ___ he won the prize.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
20. 20.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) When Yash is leaving for Delhi? (b) Is when Yash leaving for Delhi? (c) Yash is when leaving for Delhi? (d) When is Yash leaving for Delhi?
21. 21.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The puppy was hungry it barked for food.” (a) after “puppy” (b) after “for” (c) after “barked” (d) after “hungry”
22. 22.In a formal letter, what comes just before the subject? (a) the date (b) the closing (c) the body (d) the receiver's address
23. 23.Saanvi answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will call again at 6 pm on Friday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her mother? (a) Coach Iqbal will call again at 6 pm on Friday. (b) I will call again at 6 pm on Friday. (c) Coach Iqbal will call again at 10 am on Friday. (d) You will call again at 6 pm on Friday.
24. 24.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The old farmer planted rice in the field. (b) Playing with my friends. (c) Stopped at the gate. (d) My little brother.
25. 25.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Kavya sings a song in the morning” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (d) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
27. 27.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Dev saw a grey elephant. (b) Dev saw a huge elephant. (c) Dev saw an elephant. (d) Dev saw a huge grey elephant.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.“Made a rangoli.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) who or what (subject) (c) what happens (predicate)
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Railway Station (c) The Monsoon (d) The Cricket Match
34. 34.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Kavya ate a juicy mango. (b) Kavya ate a yellow mango. (c) Kavya ate a juicy yellow mango. (d) Kavya ate a mango.
35. 35.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Why is Dev crying? (b) Dev is why crying? (c) Why Dev is crying? (d) Is why Dev crying?
36. 36.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) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
37. 37.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) rough (b) bright (c) quiet (d) sweet
38. 38.Nisha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please renew my library book? (b) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!! (c) Renew my library book now.
39. 39.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    20 May 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 26 May at 4 pm near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Yash
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) the date (c) name and designation (d) the title
40. 40.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    16 February 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 24 February at 10 am in the art room. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    Secretary, Art Club (a) the title (b) the word NOTICE (c) name and designation (d) the date

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