English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 219 · 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 describes the kite best? (a) Pooja flew a yellow kite. (b) Pooja flew a small yellow kite. (c) Pooja flew a small kite. (d) Pooja flew a kite.
2. 2.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   Dear Didi,
   Uncle Ravi called. He will visit us at 10 am on Tuesday.
   Meera (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
3. 3.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt a little scared. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) The zoo opens at nine.
4. 4.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Sen. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Sen!!! (b) Dear Mr Sen, (c) Sen, listen up (d) Yo teacher,
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
   ___
   Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
6. 6.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The parrot can talk it says hello every morning.” (a) after “The” (b) after “hello” (c) after “talk” (d) after “it”
7. 7.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) A big black crow sat on the wall. (b) The little puppy. (c) Because the shop was closed. (d) Hid under the bed.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
   The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   She watered the pot every morning.
   ___
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
10. 10.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 11 March at 10 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Riya
    Cultural Secretary (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the date (d) the title
11. 11.Tara is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Share the homework now. (b) Could you please share the homework? (c) SHARE THE HOMEWORK!!!
12. 12.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    6 August 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mrs Das called. She will call again at 6 pm on Sunday. (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
13. 13.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) A busy squirrel collected nuts. (b) My best friend gave me a pencil. (c) Planted rice in the field. (d) The school bus stopped at the gate.
14. 14.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
15. 15.Which describing word fits best?
    “The chips taste ___.” (a) bright (b) noisy (c) salty (d) sticky
16. 16.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    14 July 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 17 July at 2 pm near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Manav
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the title (d) the date
17. 17.Arjun answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will come home at 4 pm on Sunday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his brother? (a) I will come home at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) Grandma will come home at 11 am on Sunday. (c) Grandma will come home at 4 pm on Sunday. (d) You will come home at 4 pm on Sunday.
18. 18.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Priya carried a black bag. (b) Priya carried a heavy bag. (c) Priya carried a heavy black bag. (d) Priya carried a bag.
19. 19.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 man is jogging along the path. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
20. 20.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who ate the last laddoo___” asked Yash. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
21. 21.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Dev has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) It (c) She (d) He
22. 22.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Meera was hungry ___ she ate a banana.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
23. 23.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) I felt so proud of myself.
24. 24.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    25 December 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Mum,
    Aunt Lata called. She will come home at 4 pm on Wednesday. (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
25. 25.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “We visited the old fort in delhi on Wednesday.” (a) delhi (b) on (c) in (d) fort
26. 26.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tree bark feels ___.” (a) sour (b) noisy (c) shiny (d) rough
27. 27.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    4 December 2026
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on 8 December at 11 am on the school ground. All are welcome. (a) the date (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) name and designation
28. 28.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “It was very hot. We went for a swim.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
29. 29.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) We must not waste water. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
31. 31.These words are mixed up: room / the / every / Saturday / Vikram / cleans
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Vikram cleans every Saturday the room. (b) Vikram cleans the room every Saturday. (c) Vikram the room cleans every Saturday. (d) Cleans Vikram the room every Saturday.
32. 32.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    ___
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
34. 34.These words are mixed up: washes / the / car / Kunal / Sundays / on
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Washes Kunal the car on Sundays. (b) Kunal the car washes on Sundays. (c) Kunal washes the car on Sundays. (d) Kunal washes on Sundays the car.
35. 35.Vikram is writing a letter to his grandfather. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Village Fair (b) Sports Day (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Day at the Beach
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. 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 and the Lost Puppy (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Priya the Queen (d) Arjun Gets Well
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Reddy,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
40. 40.“Told us a story.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) nothing is missing (c) who or what (subject)

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