English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 301 · 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.You are writing to the Manager of a shop but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Ishaan, (b) Dear Friend, (c) Hi there! (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
2. 2.“A green parrot.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) nothing is missing (c) who or what (subject)
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
   He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
   He brought the scared kitten down safely.
   ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
4. 4.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “It was very hot. We went for a swim.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
5. 5.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rohan made his card. Him posted it. (b) Rohan made Rohan's card. Rohan posted it. (c) Rohan made his card. He posted it.
6. 6.Ananya is writing a letter to her grandfather. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
7. 7.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Joshi,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
8. 8.You are writing a letter to the Librarian asking for new storybooks. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Stray dogs in our area (b) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (c) Subject: Request for new storybooks (d) Subject: Frequent power cuts
9. 9.Arjun answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will drop off the cake at 10 am on Monday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his father? (a) I will drop off the cake at 10 am on Monday. (b) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Monday. (c) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 10 am on Monday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 10 am on Monday.
10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) Finally (d) However
11. 11.In a formal letter, what comes just after the date? (a) the subject (b) name and signature (c) the receiver's address (d) your address
12. 12.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 describes this picture? (a) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
13. 13.In a diary entry, what comes just before your name? (a) the time (b) the entry (body) (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the day and date
14. 14.Which describing word fits best?
    “The kitten feels ___.” (a) fluffy (b) loud (c) shiny (d) bitter
15. 15.Arjun answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will bring the books at 4 pm on Thursday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his brother? (a) I will bring the books at 4 pm on Thursday. (b) Mrs Das will bring the books at 4 pm on Thursday. (c) You will bring the books at 4 pm on Thursday. (d) Mrs Das will bring the books at 7 pm on Thursday.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
17. 17.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “A big black crow sat on the wall.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
18. 18.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where Tenzin is going after school? (b) Where is Tenzin going after school? (c) Tenzin is where going after school? (d) Is where Tenzin going after school?
19. 19.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What a huge elephant!” (a) command (b) question (c) statement (d) exclamation
20. 20.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “It started to rain ___ we opened our umbrellas.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
21. 21.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What is Rahul eating for lunch?” (a) statement (b) exclamation (c) command (d) question
22. 22.Arjun is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You helped Grandpa in the garden today. (b) Every day I help Grandpa in the garden. (c) Today I helped Grandpa in the garden. (d) Tomorrow I will help Grandpa in the garden.
23. 23.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) your name (c) the time (d) the entry (body)
24. 24.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Das. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Dear Mrs Das, (c) Das, listen up (d) Hey Das!!!
25. 25.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “My kite got stuck a kind man got it down.” (a) after “My” (b) after “got” (c) after “a” (d) after “stuck”
26. 26.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    10 May 2026
    A science exhibition will be held on 15 May at 10 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Imran
    Secretary, Science Club (a) Book Fair (b) Science Exhibition (c) Free Eye Check-Up
27. 27.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Reads Saanvi a storybook at night. (b) Saanvi a storybook reads at night. (c) Saanvi reads at night a storybook. (d) Saanvi reads a storybook at night.
28. 28.Riya is ending a letter to her grandfather. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Your's lovingly,
29. 29.Aarav is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) See ya, (c) Thank you and regards, (d) Bye bye!!!
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
31. 31.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We ran fast. We missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
32. 32.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aarav bought Aarav's book. Aarav read it. (b) Aarav bought his book. Him read it. (c) Aarav bought his book. He read it.
33. 33.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    7 October 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 13 October at 10 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Tara
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) the title (b) the word NOTICE (c) the date (d) name and designation
34. 34.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 21 March at 2 pm in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Ananya
    Secretary, Science Club (a) the title (b) the date (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
35. 35.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Isha found a shell. (b) Isha found a small shell. (c) Isha found a white shell. (d) Isha found a small white shell.
36. 36.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is why Aisha laughing? (b) Why Aisha is laughing? (c) Aisha is why laughing? (d) Why is Aisha laughing?
37. 37.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “It was very hot we drank cold water.” (a) after “we” (b) after “cold” (c) after “hot” (d) after “was”
38. 38.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ananya baked Ananya's cake. Ananya shared it. (b) Ananya baked her cake. She shared it. (c) Ananya baked her cake. Her shared it.
39. 39.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Joshi. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Joshi!!! (b) Joshi, listen up (c) Dear Mr Joshi, (d) Yo teacher,
40. 40.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    22 September 2026, 5:20 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Mrs Das called. She will come home at 6 pm on Sunday. (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time

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