English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 17 · 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.Kunal answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Tuesday.” What should Kunal write in the message for his brother? (a) Grandma will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Tuesday. (b) I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Tuesday. (c) You will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Tuesday. (d) Grandma will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Tuesday.
2. 2.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Gill,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
3. 3.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “It started to rain ___ we opened our umbrellas.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
   3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   4. Farhan and I play football after school.
   5. He is a true friend who helps me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
7. 7.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join “The plants died.” and “Nobody watered them.”? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The plants died but nobody watered them. (c) The plants died so nobody watered them.
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who ate the last laddoo” asked Dev. (b) “Who ate the last laddoo?” asked Dev? (c) “Who ate the last laddoo?” asked Dev. (d) “Who ate the last laddoo,” asked Dev.
10. 10.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where is my bag___” asked Pooja. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
11. 11.Riya is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!! (b) Renew my library book now. (c) Could you please renew my library book?
12. 12.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Kabir drank some water. He was thirsty.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
14. 14.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The hungry monkey. (b) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (c) Since it was late. (d) Rang loudly.
15. 15.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) I felt thankful for my friends. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) The zoo opens at nine.
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) Next
17. 17.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Bring your notebook tomorrow.” (a) question (b) exclamation (c) command (d) statement
18. 18.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Bean Seed (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Mum smiled. I had cleaned my room.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    7 February 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 10 February at 9 am. All are welcome.
    Yash
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
23. 23.These words are mixed up: plants / the / in / the / evening / waters / Riya
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Waters Riya the plants in the evening. (b) Riya the plants waters in the evening. (c) Riya waters in the evening the plants. (d) Riya waters the plants in the evening.
24. 24.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where is my bag___” asked Vikram. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
25. 25.Which of these is a statement? (a) Aarav plays cricket in the park. (b) Wash your hands before lunch. (c) How bright the moon is! (d) How is Farhan travelling to school?
26. 26.Imran answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Monday.” What should Imran write in the message for his mother? (a) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Monday. (b) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Monday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Monday. (d) You will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Monday.
27. 27.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in june.” (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 2
28. 28.Aarav is writing a letter to his aunt. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Aunty, (c) Dear, Aunty (d) Dear Aunty.
29. 29.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The little puppy.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
30. 30.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Rahul rides a bicycle to school” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
31. 31.Which is the best way to join “We stayed indoors.” and “It was raining.”? (a) We stayed indoors but it was raining. (b) We stayed indoors so it was raining. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
32. 32.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “tara and i played in the park on saturday.” (a) 5 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) First (c) However (d) because
34. 34.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Rang loudly. (b) The hungry monkey grabbed a banana. (c) Two ducks. (d) While Mum was cooking.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. Kunal bowled very fast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Why are you late___” asked Kabir. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
37. 37.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in september.” (a) 1 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2
38. 38.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Kavya bought a red balloon. (b) Kavya bought a round red balloon. (c) Kavya bought a balloon. (d) Kavya bought a round balloon.
39. 39.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    9 June 2026
    Annual Sports Day
    Our annual sports day will be held on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Aarav
    Sports Captain (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
40. 40.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Thursday.
    Meera (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the greeting

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