English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 209 · 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 sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Pooja visits on Fridays the library. (b) Visits Pooja the library on Fridays. (c) Pooja the library visits on Fridays. (d) Pooja visits the library on Fridays.
2. 2.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   19 August 2026, 11:30 am
   Dear Didi,
   Coach Iqbal called. He will bring the books at 7 pm on Monday.
   Arjun (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
3. 3.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “on Thursday we have a test in maths.” (a) a (b) maths (c) in (d) on
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) grandma's garden (b) our classroom (c) my new bicycle (d) a busy railway station
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The New Girl (d) The Dripping Tap
6. 6.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “How bright the moon is” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
7. 7.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Cricket Match (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
9. 9.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Riverside School
   NOTICE
   2 August 2026
   Auditions for the music club will be held on 7 August at 4 pm in the music room. All are welcome.
   Rohan
   Cultural Secretary (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the title (d) the date
10. 10.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why are you late” asked Farhan. (b) “Why are you late,” asked Farhan. (c) “Why are you late?” asked Farhan. (d) “Why are you late?” asked Farhan?
11. 11.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The bag was heavy. Dad helped me carry it.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
12. 12.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Riya has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) It (c) He (d) She
13. 13.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Das. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Das!!! (b) Yo teacher, (c) Das, listen up (d) Dear Ms Das,
14. 14.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    3 November 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will visit us at 7 pm on Tuesday. (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
15. 15.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The new student sat next to me. (b) A big black crow sat on the wall. (c) While Mum was cooking. (d) The children sang a song in the hall.
16. 16.Tara is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will learn to ride a bicycle. (b) Today I learnt to ride a bicycle. (c) You learnt to ride a bicycle today. (d) Every day I learn to ride a bicycle.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Clean Park
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Saanvi asked “What time is it?” (b) Saanvi asked, What time is it? (c) Saanvi asked, “What time is it?” (d) Saanvi asked, “What time is it.”
19. 19.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The test had ten questions. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) I felt sad when it ended. (d) Our school has three floors.
20. 20.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Saanvi drew a house. (b) Saanvi drew a small house. (c) Saanvi drew a small green house. (d) Saanvi drew a green house.
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) elephants (b) a visit to an old fort (c) our classroom (d) a cricket match
22. 22.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Kabir drank some water. He was thirsty.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
23. 23.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
24. 24.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “arjun and i played in the park on thursday.” (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 2
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Please sit down,” said Dad. (b) “Please sit down.” said Dad. (c) Please sit down,” said Dad. (d) “Please sit down” said Dad.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
27. 27.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “My cousin and I visited a zoo in delhi.” (a) visited (b) delhi (c) zoo (d) in
28. 28.“The school bus.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) what happens (predicate) (c) who or what (subject)
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Omkar said, Please sit down. (b) Omkar said, “Please sit down.” (c) Omkar said “Please sit down.” (d) Omkar said, “Please sit down.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Our School Library (c) The Cricket Match (d) Making Rangoli
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
32. 32.Which of these is a command? (a) Who is Kavya calling? (b) Put your books in the bag. (c) Kavya washes the car on Sundays. (d) What a tall tree!
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
34. 34.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on eid.” (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 4
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. He is a true friend who helps me.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Which of these is a question? (a) Manav brushes the dog on Sundays. (b) Please pass the salt. (c) What is Manav eating for lunch? (d) What a tall tree!
37. 37.You are writing an email to ask your teacher for the maths homework. Which subject line is best? (a) READ THIS NOW (b) Thank you for the gift (c) Maths homework for today (d) Request to renew a book
38. 38.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Please speak slowly.” (a) statement (b) question (c) exclamation (d) command
39. 39.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Manav helps Grandma in the kitchen. (b) Manav helps in the kitchen Grandma. (c) Helps Manav Grandma in the kitchen. (d) Manav Grandma helps in the kitchen.
40. 40.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Gave us cool shade.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment

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