English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 297 · 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.Omkar is ending a letter to his elder sister. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours lovingly. (c) Yours, lovingly (d) Your's lovingly,
2. 2.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Diya cooks rice for lunch” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
3. 3.These words are mixed up: bicycle / a / to / Manav / school / rides
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Manav a bicycle rides to school. (b) Manav rides to school a bicycle. (c) Manav rides a bicycle to school. (d) Rides Manav a bicycle to school.
4. 4.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Manav said, Let us play outside.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, Let (b) Manav said (c) Let us play outside. (d) Let us
5. 5.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
6. 6.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Because it was raining. (b) The peacock. (c) Checked my throat. (d) A small mouse hid under the bed.
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Mum asked “Where is my bag?” (b) Mum asked, “Where is my bag?” (c) Mum asked, “Where is my bag.” (d) Mum asked, Where is my bag?
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The Night Sky (b) Saving Water (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Village Fair
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   Then, brush all your teeth gently.
   ___, spit out the toothpaste.
   Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
10. 10.Which of these is a statement? (a) Kabir catches the bus at seven. (b) Line up near the door. (c) What a huge elephant! (d) How is Kabir travelling to school?
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join “We bought apples.” and “We bought grapes.”? (a) We bought apples but we bought grapes. (b) We bought apples because we bought grapes. (c) We bought apples and we bought grapes.
13. 13.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Where is Omkar going after school” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
14. 14.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I was happy but very tired. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) The zoo opens at nine.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
16. 16.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Simran catches at seven the bus. (b) Catches Simran the bus at seven. (c) Simran the bus catches at seven. (d) Simran catches the bus at seven.
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
18. 18.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The bag was heavy. Dad helped me carry it.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (d) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The sky was cloudy ___ it did not rain.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
22. 22.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Kabir has a new mango. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) She (d) Him
23. 23.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Serve the rice hot with dal. (d) Wash the rice in cold water.
25. 25.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    13 October 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Didi,
    Grandma called. She will call again at 6 pm on Thursday.
    Saanvi (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
26. 26.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Rohan flew a red kite. (b) Rohan flew a small red kite. (c) Rohan flew a small kite. (d) Rohan flew a kite.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut two lemons in half. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (c) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (d) Serve the lemonade in glasses.
29. 29.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Grandma said, The soup is ready.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) The soup (b) The soup is ready. (c) Grandma said (d) said, The
30. 30.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    1 February 2026
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 8 February at 11 am near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) the date (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
31. 31.Kabir is writing a letter to his friend Rahul. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Rahul, (c) Dear, Rahul (d) Dear Rahul.
32. 32.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Diya has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) Her (d) He
33. 33.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) your name (b) the day and date (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the entry (body)
34. 34.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Maria fixed her toy car. Her played with it. (b) Maria fixed Maria's toy car. Maria played with it. (c) Maria fixed her toy car. She played with it.
35. 35.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my cousin and i visited a zoo in lucknow.” (a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 4
36. 36.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    16 January 2026
    A book fair will be held on 23 January at 11 am in the school library. All are welcome.
    Farhan
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Dance Workshop (b) Science Exhibition (c) Book Fair
37. 37.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Verma. Which opening is best? (a) Verma, listen up (b) Yo teacher, (c) Hey Verma!!! (d) Dear Mr Verma,
38. 38.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Arjun found a tiny shell. (b) Arjun found a tiny pink shell. (c) Arjun found a shell. (d) Arjun found a pink shell.
39. 39.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “If you come early.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
40. 40.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The cricket match. (b) Playing with my friends. (c) A busy squirrel collected nuts. (d) Shone over the lake.

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