English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 266 · 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.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The bell rang the children ran out.” (a) after “ran” (b) after “children” (c) after “bell” (d) after “rang”
2. 2.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Rohan wore a new cap. (b) Rohan wore a new red cap. (c) Rohan wore a cap. (d) Rohan wore a red cap.
3. 3.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
4. 4.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Reddy. Which opening is best? (a) Reddy, listen up (b) Hey Reddy!!! (c) Yo teacher, (d) Dear Ms Reddy,
5. 5.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
   
   Hill View School
   NOTICE
   6 July 2026
   A folk dance workshop will be held on 11 July at 4 pm in the activity room. All are welcome.
   Isha
   Cultural Secretary (a) Science Exhibition (b) Dance Workshop (c) Book Fair
6. 6.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Riya wore a sweater. It was cold.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
7. 7.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Where is Nisha going after school” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
8. 8.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
9. 9.You are writing to the Municipal Officer but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir/Madam, (b) Dear Joseph, (c) Hi there! (d) Dear Friend,
10. 10.Ananya answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will call again at 11 am on Tuesday.” What should Ananya write in the message for her sister? (a) Uncle Ravi will call again at 11 am on Tuesday. (b) Uncle Ravi will call again at 7 pm on Tuesday. (c) I will call again at 11 am on Tuesday. (d) You will call again at 11 am on Tuesday.
11. 11.Farhan wrote “an angry man and an angry dog”. Which word means the same as “angry” and can replace the second one? (a) calm (b) cross (c) purple
12. 12.These words are mixed up: plays / park / Omkar / in / cricket / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Omkar plays cricket in the park. (b) Omkar plays in the park cricket. (c) Omkar cricket plays in the park. (d) Plays Omkar cricket in the park.
13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Although (c) Next (d) because
14. 14.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We ran fast. We missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
16. 16.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 7 August at 2 pm in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Sneha
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) the date (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) name and designation
17. 17.Rohan is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) TELL ME THE TEST DATE!!! (b) Tell me the test date now. (c) Could you please tell me the test date?
18. 18.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    16 May 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 19 May at 10 am in the art room. All are welcome.
    Riya
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Drawing Competition (b) Cleanliness Drive (c) Book Fair
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) Children are planting saplings.
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Our School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Saving Water (d) The Vegetable Market
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join “It was late.” and “The shops were still open.”? (a) It was late but the shops were still open. (b) It was late so the shops were still open. (c) It was late because the shops were still open.
24. 24.You are writing an email to tell your coach you will miss practice. Which subject line is best? (a) Request to renew a book (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) Missing practice on Friday (d) Hello!!!
25. 25.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Where is Farhan playing cricket?” (a) question (b) command (c) statement (d) exclamation
26. 26.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What is Ishaan eating for lunch” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
30. 30.Meera is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Thank you and regards, (d) See ya,
31. 31.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “manav and aarav will come to my house on sunday.” (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 4
32. 32.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    1 March 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 6 March at 2 pm in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Priya
    Cultural Secretary (a) the title (b) the date (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
33. 33.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “kunal wore new clothes on christmas.” (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 1 (d) 2
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
35. 35.These words are mixed up: kicks / the / garden / ball / Dev / in / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Dev kicks the ball in the garden. (b) Dev the ball kicks in the garden. (c) Dev kicks in the garden the ball. (d) Kicks Dev the ball in the garden.
36. 36.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (b) The red kite flew high in the sky. (c) The children sang a song in the hall. (d) Collected nuts.
37. 37.You are writing an email to thank your aunt for a birthday gift. Which subject line is best? (a) Thank you for the gift (b) Invitation: my birthday party (c) hi (d) Sports day date
38. 38.Which of these is a question? (a) Why is Farhan crying? (b) Drink a glass of milk. (c) How sweet the mango is! (d) Arjun eats a banana after school.
39. 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups. (d) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
40. 40.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Carried a crumb. (b) A busy squirrel collected nuts. (c) Before the sun set. (d) The doctor.

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