English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 192 · 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.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
   
   Lotus Vidyalaya
   NOTICE
   12 August 2026
   A drawing competition will be held on 16 August at 3 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
   Vikram
   Secretary, Art Club (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Drawing Competition (c) Tree Plantation Drive
2. 2.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   17 March 2026, 10:15 am
   Dear Didi,
   Mrs Das called. She will call again at 4 pm on Thursday. (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   ___
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
   At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
   ___
   Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. People bargain loudly over prices.
   4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.These words are mixed up: morning / the / feeds / Aisha / cat / every
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Aisha the cat feeds every morning. (b) Aisha feeds every morning the cat. (c) Aisha feeds the cat every morning. (d) Feeds Aisha the cat every morning.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. They live together in an anthill.
   3. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) the day and date (b) the time (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) your name
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) People are standing in a queue.
11. 11.Zoya is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Thank you and regards,
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
14. 14.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Bring your notebook tomorrow.” (a) statement (b) question (c) command (d) exclamation
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
16. 16.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) A big black crow. (b) Two ducks swam in the pond. (c) Wrote a poem on the board. (d) As soon as we reached home.
17. 17.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Sneha painted a round blue pot. (b) Sneha painted a pot. (c) Sneha painted a blue pot. (d) Sneha painted a round pot.
18. 18.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The baby elephant splashed in the river. (b) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (c) The tiny ant carried a crumb. (d) Sat next to me.
19. 19.Vikram is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) GIVE ME ONE MORE DAY!!! (b) Give me one more day now. (c) Could you please give me one more day?
20. 20.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Cover them with the other slice.
21. 21.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
22. 22.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Kabir fell off his bicycle he hurt his knee.” (a) after “his” (b) after “fell” (c) after “hurt” (d) after “bicycle”
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join “Tara likes to paint.” and “She likes to draw.”? (a) Tara likes to paint but she likes to draw. (b) Tara likes to paint because she likes to draw. (c) Tara likes to paint and she likes to draw.
26. 26.Aarav answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday.” What should Aarav write in the message for his mother? (a) I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday. (b) You will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday. (c) Grandma will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday. (d) Grandma will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Monday.
27. 27.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    20 September 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 23 September at 9 am on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Tenzin
    Sports Captain (a) Free Eye Check-Up (b) Inter-House Quiz (c) Annual Sports Day
28. 28.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Nair,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
29. 29.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Sneha carried a bag. (b) Sneha carried a heavy bag. (c) Sneha carried a black bag. (d) Sneha carried a heavy black bag.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
31. 31.You are writing to the Librarian but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Friend, (c) Dear Isha, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
32. 32.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) What a beautiful garden! (b) Switch off the fan. (c) Why is Sneha laughing? (d) Simran waters the plants in the evening.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    ___
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
35. 35.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a beautiful garden” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
36. 36.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tree bark feels ___.” (a) quiet (b) spicy (c) rough (d) shiny
37. 37.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Zoya drinks before bed warm milk. (b) Zoya warm milk drinks before bed. (c) Drinks Zoya warm milk before bed. (d) Zoya drinks warm milk before bed.
38. 38.You are writing an email to ask a friend for the class notes. Which subject line is best? (a) Science project – Class 5B (b) Something (c) Class notes for Monday (d) Leave: unwell today
39. 39.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Verma,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
40. 40.Priya wrote “a fast horse and a fast car”. Which word means the same as “fast” and can replace the second one? (a) spicy (b) slow (c) quick

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