English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 280 · 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 linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) However (d) since
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Close the window.” said Mum. (b) Close the window,” said Mum. (c) “Close the window,” said Mum. (d) “Close the window” said Mum.
3. 3.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   17 February 2026, 4:10 pm
   Dear Mum,
   Aunt Lata called. She will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Thursday.
   Omkar (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) We must not waste water. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
6. 6.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Rahul draws a picture in art class. (b) What a huge elephant! (c) Where is Ananya going after school? (d) Please feed the cat.
7. 7.Riya answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will bring the books at 10 am on Wednesday.” What should Riya write in the message for her father? (a) Mrs Das will bring the books at 4 pm on Wednesday. (b) Mrs Das will bring the books at 10 am on Wednesday. (c) You will bring the books at 10 am on Wednesday. (d) I will bring the books at 10 am on Wednesday.
8. 8.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
9. 9.In a formal letter, what comes just before the body? (a) the receiver's address (b) your address (c) the date (d) the greeting
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Put flour in a big bowl. (c) Knead it into a soft dough. (d) Add a little water.
11. 11.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Isha is how travelling to school? (b) Is how Isha travelling to school? (c) How Isha is travelling to school? (d) How is Isha travelling to school?
12. 12.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my aunt made sweets for baisakhi.” (a) 1 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) 3
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
15. 15.You are writing to the Bank Manager but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir/Madam, (b) Dear Dev, (c) Dear Friend, (d) Hi there!
16. 16.In a diary entry, what comes just before “Dear Diary,”? (a) your name (b) the entry (body) (c) the time (d) the day and date
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) grandma's garden (b) our postman (c) my new bicycle (d) the peacock
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
20. 20.These words are mixed up: Fridays / the / on / library / Ishaan / visits
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Ishaan visits the library on Fridays. (b) Visits Ishaan the library on Fridays. (c) Ishaan the library visits on Fridays. (d) Ishaan visits on Fridays the library.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
22. 22.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    6 October 2026
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 13 October at 11 am in the art room. All are welcome. (a) the date (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
23. 23.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
24. 24.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    24 October 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Didi,
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 4 pm on Thursday.
    Saanvi (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
25. 25.Which of these is a command? (a) Vikram catches the bus at seven. (b) When is Zoya leaving for Delhi? (c) Wash your hands before lunch. (d) How tasty the samosa is!
26. 26.These words are mixed up: on / Isha / dog / the / Sundays / brushes
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Isha brushes on Sundays the dog. (b) Brushes Isha the dog on Sundays. (c) Isha the dog brushes on Sundays. (d) Isha brushes the dog on Sundays.
27. 27.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Two ducks.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
28. 28.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
29. 29.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Meera is why crying? (b) Is why Meera crying? (c) Why Meera is crying? (d) Why is Meera crying?
30. 30.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Park Society
    15 October 2026
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 21 October at 3 pm in the society park. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) name and designation (b) the date (c) the title (d) the word NOTICE
31. 31.Pooja is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You won a prize at school today. (b) Every day I win a prize at school. (c) Today I won a prize at school. (d) Tomorrow I will win a prize at school.
32. 32.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    20 January 2026, 11:30 am
    Uncle Ravi called. He will visit us at 6 pm on Monday.
    Aarav (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
34. 34.These words are mixed up: Fridays / Nisha / visits / the / on / library
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Nisha visits the library on Fridays. (b) Visits Nisha the library on Fridays. (c) Nisha visits on Fridays the library. (d) Nisha the library visits on Fridays.
35. 35.Meera is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Check my project now. (b) CHECK MY PROJECT!!! (c) Could you please check my project?
36. 36.These words are mixed up: Arjun / in / Grandma / helps / kitchen / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Arjun Grandma helps in the kitchen. (b) Arjun helps Grandma in the kitchen. (c) Arjun helps in the kitchen Grandma. (d) Helps Arjun Grandma in the kitchen.
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    14 February 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 22 February at 3 pm. All are welcome.
    Simran
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
39. 39.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) My Best Friend (d) My Grandfather

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