English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 168 · 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.You are writing to the Bank Manager, Dr Reddy. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Dr Reddy (b) Hi Reddy! (c) Dear Dr Reddy. (d) Dear Dr Reddy,
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
   4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is why Kavya laughing? (b) Why is Kavya laughing? (c) Kavya is why laughing? (d) Why Kavya is laughing?
4. 4.“A green parrot.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
5. 5.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “It was very hot ___ we went for a swim.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
6. 6.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap on your hands.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
8. 8.Which is the best way to join “The room was dark.” and “I switched on the light.”? (a) The room was dark so I switched on the light. (b) The room was dark but I switched on the light. (c) The room was dark because I switched on the light.
9. 9.In an informal letter, what comes just before your name? (a) the closing (b) the greeting (c) the body (d) your address
10. 10.Aarav answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.” What should Aarav write in the message for his sister? (a) I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (b) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (c) You will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (d) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 6 pm on Tuesday.
11. 11.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “maria and I played in the park on Thursday.” (a) played (b) maria (c) the (d) in
12. 12.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Drink a glass of milk.” (a) command (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) question
13. 13.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    5 March 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held in the music room. All are welcome.
    Maria
    Cultural Secretary (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
14. 14.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    10 April 2026
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 16 April at 3 pm in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Ananya
    Secretary, Science Club (a) the date (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) name and designation
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
17. 17.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aisha fixed her toy car. Her played with it. (b) Aisha fixed her toy car. She played with it. (c) Aisha fixed Aisha's toy car. Aisha played with it.
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (d) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
19. 19.Meera is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will help Grandpa in the garden. (b) Every day I help Grandpa in the garden. (c) Today I helped Grandpa in the garden. (d) You helped Grandpa in the garden today.
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
21. 21.These words are mixed up: picture / Nisha / art / class / a / draws / in
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Draws Nisha a picture in art class. (b) Nisha draws a picture in art class. (c) Nisha draws in art class a picture. (d) Nisha a picture draws in art class.
22. 22.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What a colourful rangoli!” (a) question (b) command (c) exclamation (d) statement
23. 23.Simran 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.
24. 24.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    13 April 2026
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 17 April at 9 am in the music room. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    Cultural Secretary (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Story-Telling Contest
25. 25.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Meera eating for lunch? (b) Meera is what eating for lunch? (c) What is Meera eating for lunch? (d) What Meera is eating for lunch?
26. 26.Which is the best way to join “Grandpa reads the paper.” and “He drinks his tea.”? (a) Grandpa reads the paper but he drinks his tea. (b) Grandpa reads the paper because he drinks his tea. (c) Grandpa reads the paper and he drinks his tea.
27. 27.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The baby elephant. (b) The shopkeeper counted the coins. (c) Ran onto the field. (d) Because the shop was closed.
28. 28.These words are mixed up: Priya / night / at / bag / the / school / packs
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Priya packs at night the school bag. (b) Priya the school bag packs at night. (c) Priya packs the school bag at night. (d) Packs Priya the school bag at night.
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us play outside,” said Tenzin. (b) “Let us play outside” said Tenzin. (c) “Let us play outside.” said Tenzin. (d) Let us play outside,” said Tenzin.
30. 30.You are writing to the Principal, Mrs Das. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mrs Das. (b) Hi Das! (c) Dear, Mrs Das (d) Dear Mrs Das,
31. 31.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “tara was born in the month of December.” (a) tara (b) in (c) the (d) month
32. 32.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    1 June 2026, 2:45 pm
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 11 am on Tuesday.
    Saanvi (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Seal the envelope. (b) Write the letter. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (d) Stick a stamp on it and post it.
34. 34.Aarav is writing a letter to his friend Kavya. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Kavya (b) Dear Kavya. (c) Dear Kavya, (d) Dear Sir,
35. 35.In an informal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) the closing (b) your name (c) your address (d) the date
36. 36.You are writing an email to ask the librarian to renew a book. Which subject line is best? (a) Something (b) Request to renew a book (c) Missing practice on Friday (d) Invitation: my birthday party
37. 37.Riya answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.” What should Riya write in the message for her brother? (a) You will bring the books at 11 am on Monday. (b) I will bring the books at 11 am on Monday. (c) Mr Bose will bring the books at 10 am on Monday. (d) Mr Bose will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.
38. 38.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What a long train!” (a) command (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) question
39. 39.Ishaan is writing a letter to his grandfather. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Grandpa, (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Grandpa. (d) Dear, Grandpa
40. 40.Yash is writing a letter to his friend Rahul. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Rahul (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Rahul. (d) Dear Rahul,

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