English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 120 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
   Next, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
2. 2.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) my best friend (b) our school sports day (c) the school library (d) the vegetable market
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
   3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) Saving the Fish
5. 5.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Dev went to bed early. He was tired.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
6. 6.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Dad said, Please sit down.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Please sit down. (b) Please sit (c) Dad said (d) said, Please
7. 7.In an informal letter, what comes just before the greeting? (a) the date (b) your address (c) the body (d) your name
8. 8.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
9. 9.Which sentence describes the butterfly best? (a) Ishaan saw a blue butterfly. (b) Ishaan saw a tiny butterfly. (c) Ishaan saw a butterfly. (d) Ishaan saw a tiny blue butterfly.
10. 10.A formal letter begins with “Dear Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
11. 11.You are writing to the Librarian, Mr Verma. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Verma. (b) Dear, Mr Verma (c) Hi Verma! (d) Dear Mr Verma,
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
13. 13.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    4 September 2026
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 8 September at 9 am near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) name and designation (b) the title (c) the date (d) the word NOTICE
14. 14.In a diary entry, what comes just after “Dear Diary,”? (a) the day and date (b) your name (c) the time (d) the entry (body)
15. 15.Kunal is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Thank you and regards,
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Peacock
17. 17.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “my aunt made sweets for Christmas.” (a) made (b) my (c) for (d) aunt
18. 18.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Ishaan said, Please sit down.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Please sit down. (b) Ishaan said (c) Please sit (d) said, Please
19. 19.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) The test had ten questions. (d) I felt sad when it ended.
20. 20.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Kunal has a new card. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) Him (c) She (d) It
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Model Volcano (d) The New Girl
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
23. 23.Priya is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) See ya, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) Yours lovingly,
24. 24.In an informal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) the body (b) the date (c) your name (d) the greeting
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
27. 27.In a formal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) the body (b) the greeting (c) the date (d) the receiver's address
28. 28.Diya answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will come home at 4 pm on Monday.” What should Diya write in the message for her sister? (a) I will come home at 4 pm on Monday. (b) Aunt Lata will come home at 6 pm on Monday. (c) You will come home at 4 pm on Monday. (d) Aunt Lata will come home at 4 pm on Monday.
29. 29.Aisha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please give me one more day? (b) GIVE ME ONE MORE DAY!!! (c) Give me one more day now.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Didi,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will drop off the cake at 11 am on Friday.
    Priya (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Seal the envelope. (b) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (d) Write the letter.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join “The road was wet.” and “We walked slowly.”? (a) The road was wet but we walked slowly. (b) The road was wet so we walked slowly. (c) The road was wet because we walked slowly.
34. 34.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
35. 35.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt so proud of myself. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) The bus has forty seats.
36. 36.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Writes Rohan a poem every week. (b) Rohan writes every week a poem. (c) Rohan a poem writes every week. (d) Rohan writes a poem every week.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
38. 38.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    16 November 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Papa,
    Mrs Das called. She will come home at 4 pm on Wednesday.
    Zoya (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
40. 40.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tree bark feels ___.” (a) colourful (b) rough (c) quiet (d) spicy

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