English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 12 · 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 mark goes in the gap?
   “Please sit down___” said Mum. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. We must not waste water.
   2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   3. The waves splashed over our feet.
   4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.Which describing word fits best?
   “The new coin looks ___.” (a) sweet (b) sticky (c) shiny (d) loud
4. 4.In a formal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) name and signature (b) the closing (c) the date (d) the subject
5. 5.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Why is Yash laughing? (b) Diya draws a picture in art class. (c) How bright the moon is! (d) Please help me carry this box.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
7. 7.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Sneha washed her bicycle. Her rode it. (b) Sneha washed her bicycle. She rode it. (c) Sneha washed Sneha's bicycle. Sneha rode it.
8. 8.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Nisha feeds the cat every morning.” (a) exclamation (b) question (c) statement (d) command
9. 9.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The sky was cloudy ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
10. 10.Joseph answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday.” What should Joseph write in the message for his father? (a) I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday. (d) You will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday.
11. 11.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where Tenzin is playing cricket? (b) Where is Tenzin playing cricket? (c) Is where Tenzin playing cricket? (d) Tenzin is where playing cricket?
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) We must not waste water. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    ___
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
15. 15.Saanvi answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will come home at 6 pm on Wednesday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her father? (a) Mr Bose will come home at 11 am on Wednesday. (b) You will come home at 6 pm on Wednesday. (c) Mr Bose will come home at 6 pm on Wednesday. (d) I will come home at 6 pm on Wednesday.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
17. 17.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Pooja picked her mango. Her ate it. (b) Pooja picked Pooja's mango. Pooja ate it. (c) Pooja picked her mango. She ate it.
18. 18.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Mum said, The soup is ready.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) The soup (b) The soup is ready. (c) said, The (d) Mum said
19. 19.You are writing an email to ask a friend for the class notes. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) Hello!!! (c) Class notes for Monday (d) Request to renew a book
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) a cricket match (b) eating healthy food (c) the school library (d) the rainy season
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I have finished my homework___” said Aarav. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
22. 22.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Didi,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will come home at 5 pm on Wednesday.
    Dev (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
23. 23.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Tenzin cleans the room every Saturday” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
24. 24.Joseph wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) silent (b) round (c) noisy
25. 25.Which is the best way to join “The test was hard.” and “Zoya got full marks.”? (a) The test was hard because Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard so Zoya got full marks.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
28. 28.Joseph is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) SEND ME THE NOTES!!! (b) Could you please send me the notes? (c) Send me the notes now.
29. 29.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    20 February 2026
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 25 February at 9 am. All are welcome.
    Farhan
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
30. 30.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Where is Yash playing cricket” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
31. 31.You are writing an email to tell your coach you will miss practice. Which subject line is best? (a) Missing practice on Friday (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) READ THIS NOW (d) Sports day date
32. 32.Which of these is a statement? (a) What a colourful rangoli! (b) Joseph washes the car on Sundays. (c) Where is Kavya playing cricket? (d) Bring your notebook tomorrow.
33. 33.You are writing to the Principal, Dr Nair. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Dr Nair. (b) Hi Nair! (c) Dear Dr Nair, (d) Dear, Dr Nair
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Power Cut
36. 36.Saanvi is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) Yours lovingly, (d) See ya,
37. 37.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    13 July 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 21 July at 3 pm in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Simran
    Cultural Secretary (a) Annual Sports Day (b) Drawing Competition (c) Dance Workshop
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
39. 39.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The doctor checked my throat. (b) Gave us cool shade. (c) Two ducks swam in the pond. (d) The bright moon shone over the lake.
40. 40.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “my aunt made sweets for Diwali.” (a) sweets (b) for (c) made (d) my

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