English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 218 · 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 sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Isha said, Let us play outside.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, Let (b) Isha said (c) Let us play outside. (d) Let us
2. 2.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Meera was hungry. She ate a banana.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
3. 3.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Aarav has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) He (d) Him
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Who ate the last laddoo___” asked Dad. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
5. 5.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The tall tree gave us cool shade. (b) Our cat slept on the sofa. (c) When the school bus came. (d) A small mouse hid under the bed.
6. 6.You are writing to the Manager of a shop but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir/Madam, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Friend, (d) Dear Joseph,
7. 7.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) since (c) therefore (d) However
8. 8.Isha answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will come home at 5 pm on Saturday.” What should Isha write in the message for her sister? (a) You will come home at 5 pm on Saturday. (b) I will come home at 5 pm on Saturday. (c) Mrs Das will come home at 10 am on Saturday. (d) Mrs Das will come home at 5 pm on Saturday.
9. 9.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Meera opened a striped umbrella. (b) Meera opened a small umbrella. (c) Meera opened a small striped umbrella. (d) Meera opened an umbrella.
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
11. 11.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Iyer. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Iyer, listen up (c) Dear Ms Iyer, (d) Hey Iyer!!!
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
14. 14.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “On monday we have a test in maths.” (a) monday (b) we (c) test (d) a
15. 15.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Kavya waters the plants in the evening” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
16. 16.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) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
17. 17.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Arjun practised every day. He won the prize.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
18. 18.These words are mixed up: on / washes / car / the / Maria / Sundays
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Maria the car washes on Sundays. (b) Washes Maria the car on Sundays. (c) Maria washes on Sundays the car. (d) Maria washes the car on Sundays.
19. 19.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “omkar and tara will come to my house on thursday.” (a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 4
20. 20.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
23. 23.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    18 May 2026
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 24 May at 10 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Sneha
    Secretary, Science Club (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) the date
24. 24.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    17 January 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 24 January at 10 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Riya
    Cultural Secretary (a) Drawing Competition (b) Story-Telling Contest (c) Dance Workshop
25. 25.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “We went to chennai for Baisakhi last year.” (a) for (b) went (c) last (d) chennai
26. 26.In an informal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the closing (b) the greeting (c) your name (d) the date
27. 27.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    15 September 2026
    Annual Sports Day
    Our annual sports day will be held on 20 September at 2 pm on the main ground. All are welcome. (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the date
28. 28.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
29. 29.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Rohan feeds the cat every morning. (b) Rohan the cat feeds every morning. (c) Rohan feeds every morning the cat. (d) Feeds Rohan the cat every morning.
30. 30.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a change of section. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Request for new storybooks (b) Subject: Broken traffic light (c) Subject: Request for a school picnic (d) Subject: Change of section
31. 31.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Ended at five o'clock. (b) The little puppy. (c) The school bus stopped at the gate. (d) Since it was late.
32. 32.Farhan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I bake cookies with Mum. (b) You baked cookies with Mum today. (c) Tomorrow I will bake cookies with Mum. (d) Today I baked cookies with Mum.
33. 33.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    8 June 2026
    Story-Telling Contest
    A story-telling contest will be held on 15 June at 3 pm. All are welcome.
    Nisha
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
34. 34.Diya is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please send me the notes? (b) SEND ME THE NOTES!!! (c) Send me the notes now.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Can I come with you,” asked Dev. (b) “Can I come with you?” asked Dev? (c) “Can I come with you” asked Dev. (d) “Can I come with you?” asked Dev.
38. 38.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The children sang a song in the hall. (b) If you come early. (c) A green parrot ate a ripe guava. (d) A big black crow sat on the wall.
39. 39.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on holi.” (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 2
40. 40.Saanvi is writing a letter to her mother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mummy, (b) Dear Mummy. (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear, Mummy

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