English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 310 · 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.In an informal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the greeting (b) your name (c) the closing (d) the date
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
3. 3.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Hill View School
   NOTICE
   17 July 2026
   Dance Workshop
   A folk dance workshop will be held in the activity room. All are welcome.
   Omkar
   Cultural Secretary (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
4. 4.Which of these is a command? (a) What a big cake! (b) What is Tara eating for lunch? (c) Please pass the salt. (d) Nisha catches the bus at seven.
5. 5.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   15 April 2026, 11:30 am
   Coach Iqbal called. He will bring the books at 6 pm on Wednesday.
   Omkar (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
6. 6.Diya wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) new (b) purple (c) ancient
7. 7.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “the big fair in Lucknow starts in April.” (a) in (b) fair (c) big (d) the
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. Ants store food for the winter.
   3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
9. 9.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “It was very hot we drank cold water.” (a) after “cold” (b) after “hot” (c) after “It” (d) after “was”
10. 10.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    18 October 2026
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 23 October at 9 am near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Tenzin
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Book Fair (c) Cleanliness Drive
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    ___, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
12. 12.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The cricket match ended at five o'clock. (b) The new student sat next to me. (c) A small mouse hid under the bed. (d) While Mum was cooking.
13. 13.Rahul answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will come home at 11 am on Wednesday.” What should Rahul write in the message for his brother? (a) I will come home at 11 am on Wednesday. (b) Mrs Das will come home at 4 pm on Wednesday. (c) Mrs Das will come home at 11 am on Wednesday. (d) You will come home at 11 am on Wednesday.
14. 14.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
15. 15.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked Ananya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
16. 16.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    4 August 2026
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 7 August at 11 am in the society park. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) Tree Plantation Drive (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Story-Telling Contest
17. 17.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    16 August 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Grandma called. She will call again at 11 am on Friday. (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
18. 18.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Rohan cleans the room every Saturday. (b) Rohan cleans every Saturday the room. (c) Rohan the room cleans every Saturday. (d) Cleans Rohan the room every Saturday.
19. 19.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) I was so excited that I could not sleep. (c) A week has seven days. (d) The test had ten questions.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join “The plants died.” and “Nobody watered them.”? (a) The plants died so nobody watered them. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The plants died but nobody watered them.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join “We ran fast.” and “We missed the train.”? (a) We ran fast so we missed the train. (b) We ran fast because we missed the train. (c) We ran fast but we missed the train.
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
24. 24.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    Annual Sports Day
    Our annual sports day will be held on 22 February at 11 am on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    Sports Captain (a) the title (b) the date (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
25. 25.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Kunal saw a grey elephant. (b) Kunal saw a big grey elephant. (c) Kunal saw an elephant. (d) Kunal saw a big elephant.
26. 26.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I come with you___” asked Rahul. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Railway Station
28. 28.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The shop was closed ___ we went home.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
29. 29.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Nest on the Window (d) A Card for Grandpa
30. 30.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Writes Tara a poem every week. (b) Tara a poem writes every week. (c) Tara writes a poem every week. (d) Tara writes every week a poem.
31. 31.Which describing word fits best?
    “The cactus feels ___.” (a) bitter (b) bright (c) prickly (d) noisy
32. 32.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    19 May 2026
    A book fair will be held on 23 May at 4 pm in the school library. All are welcome.
    Farhan
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Book Fair (b) Dance Workshop (c) Annual Sports Day
33. 33.Which is the best way to join “Meera was hungry.” and “She ate a banana.”? (a) Meera was hungry but she ate a banana. (b) Meera was hungry because she ate a banana. (c) Meera was hungry so she ate a banana.
34. 34.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 describes this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
35. 35.You are writing to the Librarian, Mr Bose. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Bose. (b) Hi Bose! (c) Dear, Mr Bose (d) Dear Mr Bose,
36. 36.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tree bark feels ___.” (a) sweet (b) quiet (c) bright (d) rough
37. 37.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kunal bought his book. Him read it. (b) Kunal bought Kunal's book. Kunal read it. (c) Kunal bought his book. He read it.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) the vegetable market (b) eating healthy food (c) the night sky (d) the school library
40. 40.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Two ducks swam in the pond. (b) The rain. (c) If you come early. (d) Flew high in the sky.

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