English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 263 · 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 notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Lotus Vidyalaya
   NOTICE
   16 November 2026
   Free Eye Check-Up
   A free eye check-up camp will be held in the medical room. All are welcome.
   Sneha
   School Captain (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
2. 2.Which is the best way to join “We ran to the bus stop.” and “We were late.”? (a) We ran to the bus stop so we were late. (b) We ran to the bus stop but we were late. (c) We ran to the bus stop because we were late.
3. 3.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Bose. Which opening is best? (a) Bose, listen up (b) Yo teacher, (c) Hey Bose!!! (d) Dear Mr Bose,
4. 4.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Green Valley School
   NOTICE
   16 March 2026
   Science Exhibition
   A science exhibition will be held on 21 March at 9 am. All are welcome.
   Sneha
   Secretary, Science Club (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
5. 5.Riya wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) round (b) noisy (c) silent
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
7. 7.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Clean Park (d) The Nest on the Window
8. 8.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “My cousin and i visited a zoo in Pune.” (a) visited (b) i (c) cousin (d) in
9. 9.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
   
   Lotus Vidyalaya
   NOTICE
   14 May 2026
   A free eye check-up camp will be held on 18 May at 9 am in the medical room. All are welcome.
   Sneha
   School Captain (a) Drawing Competition (b) Book Fair (c) Free Eye Check-Up
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.Imran answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday.” What should Imran write in the message for his father? (a) I will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday. (b) Grandma will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday. (c) Grandma will visit us at 7 pm on Tuesday. (d) You will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
13. 13.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What is Aarav drawing in class? (b) What Aarav is drawing in class? (c) Aarav is what drawing in class? (d) Is what Aarav drawing in class?
14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
16. 16.In a formal letter, what comes just after the receiver's address? (a) the subject (b) the greeting (c) your address (d) name and signature
17. 17.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The bus has forty seats. (b) A week has seven days. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) My heart was full of joy.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Clean Park (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Bean Seed
20. 20.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Ananya helps Grandma in the kitchen. (b) Helps Ananya Grandma in the kitchen. (c) Ananya Grandma helps in the kitchen. (d) Ananya helps in the kitchen Grandma.
21. 21.Zoya is ending a letter to her aunt. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours, lovingly (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Your's lovingly, (d) Yours lovingly.
22. 22.Which describing word fits best?
    “The new coin looks ___.” (a) shiny (b) smooth (c) spicy (d) noisy
23. 23.In a formal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) name and signature (b) the subject (c) the receiver's address (d) the date
24. 24.Which describing word fits best?
    “The bitter gourd tastes ___.” (a) shiny (b) sticky (c) bitter (d) loud
25. 25.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The school bell. (b) If you come early. (c) Ran onto the field. (d) The train left the station at nine.
26. 26.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Tara flew a small green kite. (b) Tara flew a green kite. (c) Tara flew a small kite. (d) Tara flew a kite.
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
28. 28.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “On saturday we have a test in maths.” (a) a (b) we (c) saturday (d) have
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) Healthy Food (d) A Visit to the Zoo
30. 30.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why are you late,” asked Nisha. (b) “Why are you late?” asked Nisha. (c) “Why are you late?” asked Nisha? (d) “Why are you late” asked Nisha.
31. 31.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The bright moon shone over the lake.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
33. 33.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Rohan has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) Him (d) It
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Grandpa reads the paper ___ he drinks his tea.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
37. 37.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Grandpa reads the paper. He drinks his tea.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
38. 38.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again.
39. 39.Pooja is writing a letter to her grandmother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Grandma. (b) Dear, Grandma (c) Dear Grandma, (d) Dear Sir,
40. 40.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Pooja has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) She (d) Her

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