English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 181 · 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 word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Isha has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Her (c) He (d) It
2. 2.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) How Meera is travelling to school? (b) Meera is how travelling to school? (c) Is how Meera travelling to school? (d) How is Meera travelling to school?
3. 3.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   13 December 2026, 11:30 am
   Grandma called. She will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday.
   Rahul (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Postman (d) The Old Banyan Tree
5. 5.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What Arjun is eating for lunch? (b) Is what Arjun eating for lunch? (c) Arjun is what eating for lunch? (d) What is Arjun eating for lunch?
6. 6.Ananya is writing a letter to her friend Manav. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Manav. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear, Manav (d) Dear Manav,
7. 7.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   11 August 2026, 4:10 pm
   Dear Bhaiya,
   Mrs Das called. She will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Monday.
   Simran (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join “The sky was cloudy.” and “It did not rain.”? (a) The sky was cloudy so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy because it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy but it did not rain.
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Fill a pot with soil. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Make a small hole in the soil.
11. 11.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “We went to mysuru for Diwali last year.” (a) to (b) went (c) for (d) mysuru
12. 12.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Sent me a gift. (b) My grandmother. (c) The baby elephant splashed in the river. (d) After we ate lunch.
13. 13.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Maria a banana eats after school. (b) Eats Maria a banana after school. (c) Maria eats after school a banana. (d) Maria eats a banana after school.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Saving Water
15. 15.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in june.” (a) 1 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
17. 17.Ishaan is writing a letter to his aunt. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Aunty (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Aunty. (d) Dear Aunty,
18. 18.Aisha is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) See ya, (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Thank you and regards,
19. 19.Riya is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Bye bye!!!
20. 20.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) My grandmother. (b) Planted rice in the field. (c) The train left the station at nine. (d) Because the shop was closed.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us play outside,” said Farhan. (b) “Let us play outside.” said Farhan. (c) “Let us play outside” said Farhan. (d) Let us play outside,” said Farhan.
23. 23.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “The soup is ready___” said Joseph. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
24. 24.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Rao,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    ___
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
26. 26.Yash is writing a letter to his friend Manav. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
27. 27.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “It was very hot we drank cold water.” (a) after “was” (b) after “It” (c) after “hot” (d) after “drank”
28. 28.Which describing word fits best?
    “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) noisy (b) colourful (c) rough (d) sour
29. 29.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Mum said, I love mangoes.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) I love mangoes. (b) Mum said (c) I love (d) said, I
30. 30.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “nisha met Meera at the station in Kochi.” (a) station (b) at (c) in (d) nisha
31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) so (c) But (d) because
32. 32.Omkar is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) EXPLAIN THIS SUM AGAIN!!! (b) Explain this sum again now. (c) Could you please explain this sum again?
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
34. 34.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    9 April 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Aarav
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
35. 35.Sneha is writing a letter to her elder sister. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Didi (b) Dear Didi. (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Didi,
36. 36.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) the day and date (b) your name (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the entry (body)
37. 37.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The bag was heavy ___ Dad helped me carry it.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (d) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
40. 40.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Gill,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,

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