English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 193 · 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.Dev is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Renew my library book now. (b) Could you please renew my library book? (c) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!!
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Grandfather (d) A Day at the Beach
3. 3.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “My aunt made sweets for pongal.” (a) pongal (b) for (c) sweets (d) made
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   4. People bargain loudly over prices.
   5. A green board hangs at the front.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
7. 7.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Tara painted a round orange pot. (b) Tara painted an orange pot. (c) Tara painted a pot. (d) Tara painted a round pot.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
   Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
   ___
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
10. 10.In a formal letter, what comes just before name and signature? (a) the date (b) the closing (c) the body (d) your address
11. 11.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Priya is where going after school? (b) Where is Priya going after school? (c) Where Priya is going after school? (d) Is where Priya going after school?
12. 12.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Why is Joseph crying? (b) Joseph is why crying? (c) Is why Joseph crying? (d) Why Joseph is crying?
13. 13.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Flies Aisha a kite on the roof. (b) Aisha flies on the roof a kite. (c) Aisha flies a kite on the roof. (d) Aisha a kite flies on the roof.
14. 14.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Rahul waters in the evening the plants. (b) Rahul the plants waters in the evening. (c) Waters Rahul the plants in the evening. (d) Rahul waters the plants in the evening.
15. 15.The first steps are: “Stop at the edge of the road. Look right, then left, then right again.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully.
16. 16.Kabir is ending a letter to his grandmother. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours, lovingly (b) Your's lovingly, (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Yours lovingly.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The New Girl (d) The Big Football Match
19. 19.Vikram is writing a letter to his elder brother. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Please sit down.” said Zoya. (b) “Please sit down,” said Zoya. (c) Please sit down,” said Zoya. (d) “Please sit down” said Zoya.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
22. 22.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) the time (b) the day and date (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) your name
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Meera said, Please sit down. (b) Meera said, “Please sit down.” (c) Meera said, “Please sit down. (d) Meera said “Please sit down.”
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Add some yellow paint beside it. (c) Mix the two with a brush. (d) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    10 September 2026
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 14 September at 3 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Kavya
    Secretary, Art Club (a) name and designation (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) the date
27. 27.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Dev flies a kite on the roof” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)
28. 28.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (d) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
30. 30.Which of these is a command? (a) Bring your notebook tomorrow. (b) How sweet the mango is! (c) What is Ananya reading today? (d) Riya kicks the ball in the garden.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
32. 32.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    28 February 2026, 2:45 pm
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 11 am on Saturday.
    Ananya (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
33. 33.These words are mixed up: the / seven / catches / Rahul / at / bus
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Rahul catches the bus at seven. (b) Rahul catches at seven the bus. (c) Catches Rahul the bus at seven. (d) Rahul the bus catches at seven.
34. 34.In a diary entry, what comes just before the time? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the day and date (c) your name (d) the entry (body)
35. 35.Simran wrote “a wet towel on a wet floor”. Which word means the same as “wet” and can replace the second one? (a) dry (b) damp (c) purple
36. 36.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) My aunt sent me a gift. (c) The bright moon shone over the lake. (d) My best friend.
37. 37.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Washes Diya the car on Sundays. (b) Diya the car washes on Sundays. (c) Diya washes on Sundays the car. (d) Diya washes the car on Sundays.
38. 38.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kunal packed his bag. He carried it. (b) Kunal packed Kunal's bag. Kunal carried it. (c) Kunal packed his bag. Him carried it.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
40. 40.You are writing to the Librarian, Mr Singh. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Mr Singh (b) Dear Mr Singh. (c) Dear Mr Singh, (d) Hi Singh!

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