English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 178 · 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.Nisha answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will bring the books at 5 pm on Sunday.” What should Nisha write in the message for her father? (a) I will bring the books at 5 pm on Sunday. (b) You will bring the books at 5 pm on Sunday. (c) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 5 pm on Sunday. (d) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 11 am on Sunday.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   He asked his friends to help clean the park.
   They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
   The park looked clean and green again. (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
3. 3.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Dad said, The bus is late today.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) The bus is late today. (b) Dad said (c) The bus (d) said, The
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Power Cut
5. 5.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Arjun baked his cake. Him shared it. (b) Arjun baked Arjun's cake. Arjun shared it. (c) Arjun baked his cake. He shared it.
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 poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
7. 7.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry your hands.
8. 8.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Mum said, Let us play outside.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Mum said (b) Let us (c) said, Let (d) Let us play outside.
9. 9.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Khan. Which opening is best? (a) Khan, listen up (b) Dear Ms Khan, (c) Hey Khan!!! (d) Yo teacher,
10. 10.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “The big fair in Chennai starts in july.” (a) fair (b) july (c) in (d) big
11. 11.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will bring the books at 6 pm on Saturday.
    Zoya (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
12. 12.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “tara wore new clothes on holi.” (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 2
13. 13.Riya is writing a letter to her friend Tara. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Tara (b) Dear Tara. (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Tara,
14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
16. 16.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “The bus is late today___” said Dev. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
18. 18.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ananya has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) It (d) Her
19. 19.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The shopkeeper.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Saving Water (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
21. 21.Farhan answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Friday.” What should Farhan write in the message for his mother? (a) I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Friday. (b) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Friday. (c) You will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Friday. (d) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Friday.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    ___
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
23. 23.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Nisha said, It is my turn now.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) It is my turn now. (b) It is (c) Nisha said (d) said, It
24. 24.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I love mangoes___” said Mum. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
25. 25.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    2 August 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 6 August at 3 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Free Eye Check-Up (b) Yoga Day (c) Drawing Competition
26. 26.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Manav flew a big kite. (b) Manav flew a yellow kite. (c) Manav flew a kite. (d) Manav flew a big yellow kite.
27. 27.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Joseph is where playing cricket? (b) Is where Joseph playing cricket? (c) Where Joseph is playing cricket? (d) Where is Joseph playing cricket?
28. 28.Tenzin is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please send me the notes? (b) Send me the notes now. (c) SEND ME THE NOTES!!!
29. 29.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    17 September 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Arjun
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
30. 30.You are writing an email to send your science project to your teacher. Which subject line is best? (a) Invitation: my birthday party (b) Request to renew a book (c) Science project – Class 5B (d) hi
31. 31.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) The bus has forty seats. (c) I felt so proud of myself. (d) The test had ten questions.
32. 32.Which describing word fits best?
    “The bitter gourd tastes ___.” (a) quiet (b) rough (c) bitter (d) colourful
33. 33.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Saanvi washed her bicycle. Her rode it. (b) Saanvi washed her bicycle. She rode it. (c) Saanvi washed Saanvi's bicycle. Saanvi rode it.
34. 34.You are writing an email to invite your class to your birthday party. Which subject line is best? (a) hi (b) Invitation: my birthday party (c) Leave: unwell today (d) Science project – Class 5B
35. 35.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is where Meera going after school? (b) Where is Meera going after school? (c) Meera is where going after school? (d) Where Meera is going after school?
36. 36.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    26 May 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Didi,
    Mrs Das called. She will call again at 10 am on Wednesday.
    Yash (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
37. 37.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
38. 38.These words are mixed up: on / roof / Ananya / flies / kite / the / a
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Ananya flies on the roof a kite. (b) Ananya a kite flies on the roof. (c) Flies Ananya a kite on the roof. (d) Ananya flies a kite on the roof.
39. 39.A story begins: “Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us play outside,” said Saanvi. (b) “Let us play outside.” said Saanvi. (c) Let us play outside,” said Saanvi. (d) “Let us play outside” said Saanvi.

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