English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 22 · 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 word needs a capital letter?
   “our school reopens after the holidays in November.” (a) the (b) school (c) our (d) holidays
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
4. 4.Which of these is a command? (a) Please close the door. (b) Who is Tenzin calling? (c) What a lovely song! (d) Riya draws a picture in art class.
5. 5.Dev is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You went to a wedding today. (b) Every day I go to a wedding. (c) Today I went to a wedding. (d) Tomorrow I will go to a wedding.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
   ___
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
7. 7.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Zoya ate a mango. (b) Zoya ate a big mango. (c) Zoya ate a ripe mango. (d) Zoya ate a big ripe mango.
8. 8.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Plays Tenzin cricket in the park. (b) Tenzin plays cricket in the park. (c) Tenzin plays in the park cricket. (d) Tenzin cricket plays in the park.
9. 9.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Riverside School
   NOTICE
   12 February 2026
   Music Club Auditions
   Auditions for the music club will be held in the music room. All are welcome.
   Dev
   Cultural Secretary (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
10. 10.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Das,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
11. 11.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) your name (c) the entry (body) (d) the day and date
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
13. 13.You are writing a letter to a bookshop ordering a dictionary. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Change of section (b) Subject: Request for new storybooks (c) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (d) Subject: Order for a dictionary
14. 14.Which is the best way to join “Ravi is only six.” and “He can swim very well.”? (a) Ravi is only six so he can swim very well. (b) Ravi is only six but he can swim very well. (c) Ravi is only six because he can swim very well.
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
16. 16.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Zoya opened an umbrella. (b) Zoya opened a big umbrella. (c) Zoya opened a striped umbrella. (d) Zoya opened a big striped umbrella.
18. 18.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) Request to renew a book (b) hi (c) Leave: unwell today (d) Class notes for Monday
19. 19.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What a lovely song!” (a) command (b) exclamation (c) question (d) statement
20. 20.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on Thursday.” (a) park (b) i (c) with (d) on
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) a cricket match (b) the school library (c) the vegetable market (d) our trip to the zoo
22. 22.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) my best friend (b) flying kites (c) the vegetable market (d) our classroom
23. 23.In a diary entry, what comes just before the entry (body)? (a) the time (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the day and date (d) your name
24. 24.Ishaan is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please check my project? (b) CHECK MY PROJECT!!! (c) Check my project now.
25. 25.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
26. 26.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Tara has a new mango. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) Her (d) He
27. 27.Kabir answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Thursday.” What should Kabir write in the message for his brother? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Thursday. (b) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Thursday. (d) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Thursday.
28. 28.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Catches Farhan the bus at seven. (b) Farhan catches the bus at seven. (c) Farhan catches at seven the bus. (d) Farhan the bus catches at seven.
29. 29.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Nisha kicks the ball in the garden. (b) Kicks Nisha the ball in the garden. (c) Nisha the ball kicks in the garden. (d) Nisha kicks in the garden the ball.
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) Finally (d) But
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) our pet cat (b) the school library (c) our postman (d) our school sports day
32. 32.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Please pass the salt.” (a) question (b) command (c) statement (d) exclamation
33. 33.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The puppy was hungry it barked for food.” (a) after “was” (b) after “it” (c) after “puppy” (d) after “hungry”
34. 34.Dev is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) See ya, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) Thank you and regards,
35. 35.Kabir is writing a letter to his aunt. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Aunty, (c) Dear Aunty. (d) Dear, Aunty
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    ___
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
38. 38.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
40. 40.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    17 August 2026
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 23 August at 10 am in the music room. All are welcome.
    Rahul
    Cultural Secretary (a) Free Eye Check-Up (b) Yoga Day (c) Music Club Auditions

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