English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 182 · 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. Aunt Lata said, “I will come home at 11 am on Friday.” What should Nisha write in the message for her brother? (a) Aunt Lata will come home at 7 pm on Friday. (b) You will come home at 11 am on Friday. (c) Aunt Lata will come home at 11 am on Friday. (d) I will come home at 11 am on Friday.
2. 2.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Isha said, Let us play outside.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Let us (b) Isha said (c) said, Let (d) Let us play outside.
3. 3.You are writing to the Municipal Officer but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Friend, (c) Dear Omkar, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
5. 5.Which of these is a statement? (a) What is Meera reading today? (b) What a cold morning! (c) Ananya waters the plants in the evening. (d) Wash your hands before lunch.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
   Imran found a torch and some candles.
   ___
   When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   3. We place small lamps around the design.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Hill View School
   NOTICE
   4 October 2026
   Dance Workshop
   A folk dance workshop will be held in the activity room. All are welcome.
   Tenzin
   Cultural Secretary (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
10. 10.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ananya has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) Her (d) She
11. 11.You are writing an email to ask the librarian to renew a book. Which subject line is best? (a) hi (b) Leave: unwell today (c) Request to renew a book (d) Maths homework for today
12. 12.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
14. 14.Saanvi is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) Yours lovingly, (d) See ya,
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
16. 16.Kavya is writing a letter to her elder sister. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) elephants (b) flying kites (c) the old banyan tree (d) our trip to the zoo
18. 18.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What Ananya is eating for lunch? (b) Is what Ananya eating for lunch? (c) What is Ananya eating for lunch? (d) Ananya is what eating for lunch?
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Broken Kite (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Spelling Contest
21. 21.You are writing an email to thank your aunt for a birthday gift. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) hi (c) Thank you for the gift (d) Missing practice on Friday
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
23. 23.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    17 September 2026
    A science exhibition will be held on 21 September at 9 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Saanvi
    Secretary, Science Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) the date (c) name and designation (d) the title
24. 24.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Lost Ring (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Nest on the Window
25. 25.Which is the best way to join “The test was hard.” and “Zoya got full marks.”? (a) The test was hard so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard because Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard but Zoya got full marks.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) The railway station is always busy.
28. 28.In an informal letter, what comes just before the body? (a) the closing (b) the greeting (c) your address (d) your name
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
31. 31.A story begins: “Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join “Riya wore a sweater.” and “It was cold.”? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Riya wore a sweater so it was cold. (c) Riya wore a sweater but it was cold.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Best Friend (d) My Grandfather
34. 34.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
35. 35.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Since it was late. (b) The firefighters. (c) Grabbed a banana. (d) The bright moon shone over the lake.
36. 36.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The puppy was hungry it barked for food.” (a) after “The” (b) after “barked” (c) after “hungry” (d) after “was”
37. 37.Zoya wrote “a scared cat and a scared puppy”. Which word means the same as “scared” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) afraid (c) brave
38. 38.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Verma. Which opening is best? (a) Verma, listen up (b) Dear Ms Verma, (c) Hey Verma!!! (d) Yo teacher,
39. 39.In a formal letter, what comes just before the date? (a) the subject (b) your address (c) the closing (d) the receiver's address
40. 40.Saanvi is writing a letter to her friend Isha. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Isha, (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Isha. (d) Dear, Isha

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