English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 233 · 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.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) I was really nervous at first. (d) Our school has three floors.
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Next (c) But (d) so
3. 3.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 describes this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   ___
   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Night Sky (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Saving Water
6. 6.You are writing a letter to the Sports Teacher asking to join the football team. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Leave for two days (b) Subject: Frequent power cuts (c) Subject: Joining the football team (d) Subject: Stray dogs in our area
7. 7.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Sunrise Public School
   NOTICE
   6 April 2026
   Annual Sports Day
   Our annual sports day will be held on the main ground. All are welcome.
   Diya
   Sports Captain (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   3. They live together in an anthill.
   4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   5. Ants store food for the winter.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
9. 9.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The mango looked green ___ it was very sweet.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
10. 10.In an informal letter, what comes just before the greeting? (a) your name (b) the body (c) the date (d) the closing
11. 11.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What Rahul is reading today? (b) Is what Rahul reading today? (c) What is Rahul reading today? (d) Rahul is what reading today?
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked the teacher. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
13. 13.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Why is Omkar crying?” (a) exclamation (b) question (c) statement (d) command
14. 14.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
15. 15.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The ice cream melted. It was a hot day.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
16. 16.“Cooked dal for dinner.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
18. 18.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Ishaan plays cricket in the park” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
19. 19.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “It was very hot ___ we went for a swim.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
20. 20.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What is Kavya drawing in class? (b) What Kavya is drawing in class? (c) Kavya is what drawing in class? (d) Is what Kavya drawing in class?
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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
22. 22.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a school picnic. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Joining the football team (b) Subject: Order for a dictionary (c) Subject: Garbage on our street (d) Subject: Request for a school picnic
23. 23.In an informal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) the greeting (b) the closing (c) your address (d) the date
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) our pet cat (b) flying kites (c) making a rangoli (d) the peacock
25. 25.Arjun is writing a letter to his friend Ishaan. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Ishaan (b) Dear Ishaan. (c) Dear Ishaan, (d) Dear Sir,
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time is it” asked Vikram. (b) “What time is it?” asked Vikram. (c) “What time is it?” asked Vikram? (d) “What time is it,” asked Vikram.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Saving the Fish
28. 28.In a formal letter, what comes just before the receiver's address? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) name and signature (d) the date
29. 29.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Bose,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
30. 30.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Riya visits the library on Fridays.” (a) statement (b) command (c) question (d) exclamation
31. 31.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    3 August 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Grandma called. She will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday.
    Rohan (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
32. 32.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aisha packed Aisha's bag. Aisha carried it. (b) Aisha packed her bag. She carried it. (c) Aisha packed her bag. Her carried it.
33. 33.Ananya is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) SHARE THE HOMEWORK!!! (b) Share the homework now. (c) Could you please share the homework?
34. 34.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Ishaan bought a round balloon. (b) Ishaan bought a round red balloon. (c) Ishaan bought a balloon. (d) Ishaan bought a red balloon.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
37. 37.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Arjun and i played in the park on Monday.” (a) on (b) i (c) park (d) in
38. 38.You are writing an email to thank your aunt for a birthday gift. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) hi (c) Photos from the school trip (d) Thank you for the gift
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) making a rangoli (b) my grandfather (c) a cricket match (d) grandma's garden
40. 40.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Cook it on a low flame until soft.

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