English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 204 · 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.“Told us a story.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
   ___
   He brought the scared kitten down safely.
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
   ___
   The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
4. 4.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What Simran is reading today? (b) Is what Simran reading today? (c) What is Simran reading today? (d) Simran is what reading today?
5. 5.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   18 August 2026, 11:30 am
   Dear Didi,
   Uncle Ravi called. He will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Monday.
   Kabir (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
6. 6.Imran wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) huge (b) hungry (c) tiny
7. 7.Which of these is a command? (a) Please help me carry this box. (b) Farhan writes a poem every week. (c) What a cold morning! (d) Why is Sneha laughing?
8. 8.Aisha answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday.” What should Aisha write in the message for her mother? (a) I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday. (b) You will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday. (c) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday. (d) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday.
9. 9.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Simran has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) She (d) Her
10. 10.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Mum asked, Why are you late? (b) Mum asked, “Why are you late?” (c) Mum asked “Why are you late?” (d) Mum asked, “Why are you late.”
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
12. 12.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my cousin and i visited a zoo in lucknow.” (a) 5 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 3
13. 13.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Although he was tired.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Can I come with you?” asked Yash? (b) “Can I come with you” asked Yash. (c) “Can I come with you,” asked Yash. (d) “Can I come with you?” asked Yash.
16. 16.Maria is writing a letter to her friend Farhan. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Farhan, (c) Dear Farhan. (d) Dear, Farhan
17. 17.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Farhan rode a new red bicycle. (b) Farhan rode a bicycle. (c) Farhan rode a new bicycle. (d) Farhan rode a red bicycle.
18. 18.Omkar is ending a letter to his grandfather. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours lovingly. (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Yours, lovingly
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Night Sky (d) The Railway Station
20. 20.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The wind blew the leaves away. (b) Our cat slept on the sofa. (c) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (d) Checked my throat.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
22. 22.You are writing an email to ask the principal about the sports day date. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) Sports day date (d) Something
23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A dog is running after a ball. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
24. 24.Sneha is writing an email to her 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?
25. 25.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Stick the ends with tape. (d) Put the gift in a box.
26. 26.Tara is writing a letter to her elder brother. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
27. 27.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The test was hard ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
28. 28.Which of these is a question? (a) Nisha flies a kite on the roof. (b) Please close the door. (c) What is Pooja drawing in class? (d) What a sweet mango!
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) a busy railway station (b) eating healthy food (c) a cricket match (d) our school sports day
30. 30.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Arjun drew a house. (b) Arjun drew a small house. (c) Arjun drew a green house. (d) Arjun drew a small green house.
31. 31.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Please close the door.” (a) statement (b) command (c) exclamation (d) question
32. 32.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Why is Arjun laughing?” (a) command (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) question
33. 33.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The school bell. (b) A big black crow sat on the wall. (c) The peacock danced in the rain. (d) A green parrot ate a ripe guava.
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
35. 35.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Our team practised hard we won the match.” (a) after “practised” (b) after “the” (c) after “hard” (d) after “Our”
36. 36.Arjun answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will come home at 7 pm on Saturday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his mother? (a) Grandma will come home at 6 pm on Saturday. (b) I will come home at 7 pm on Saturday. (c) Grandma will come home at 7 pm on Saturday. (d) You will come home at 7 pm on Saturday.
37. 37.Vikram wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) huge (b) hungry (c) tiny
38. 38.Which describing word fits best?
    “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) noisy (b) bright (c) smooth (d) sour
39. 39.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “I finished my homework then I read a comic.” (a) after “read” (b) after “then” (c) after “my” (d) after “homework”
40. 40.A formal letter begins with “Dear Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,

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