English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 329 · 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.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match.
   ___
   On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. Its branches spread very wide.
   3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   5. We place small lamps around the design.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
4. 4.Riya is writing a letter to her aunt. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Aunty. (c) Dear, Aunty (d) Dear Aunty,
5. 5.In an informal letter, what comes just after the date? (a) your name (b) the greeting (c) the closing (d) the body
6. 6.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Hill View School
   NOTICE
   9 September 2026
   A folk dance workshop will be held on 17 September at 2 pm in the activity room. All are welcome.
   Riya
   Cultural Secretary (a) the date (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
7. 7.Maria is writing a letter to her elder brother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Bhaiya (c) Dear Bhaiya, (d) Dear Bhaiya.
8. 8.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Rao,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
9. 9.You are writing an email to send your science project to your teacher. Which subject line is best? (a) Class notes for Monday (b) Request to renew a book (c) Hello!!! (d) Science project – Class 5B
10. 10.Which of these is a statement? (a) Wait for me at the gate. (b) How lovely the song is! (c) Who is Rahul calling? (d) Riya feeds the cat every morning.
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
13. 13.Which describing word fits best?
    “The honey tastes ___.” (a) smooth (b) colourful (c) quiet (d) sweet
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
16. 16.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aarav made his card. Him posted it. (b) Aarav made his card. He posted it. (c) Aarav made Aarav's card. Aarav posted it.
17. 17.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Isha lives near the lake in patna.” (a) the (b) lives (c) patna (d) near
18. 18.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    3 June 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 7 June at 4 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Ananya
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Drawing Competition (b) Science Exhibition (c) Music Club Auditions
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Yash asked, “What time is it.” (b) Yash asked “What time is it?” (c) Yash asked, “What time is it?” (d) Yash asked, What time is it?
20. 20.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The cricket match.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
21. 21.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Khan. Which opening is best? (a) Khan, listen up (b) Hey Khan!!! (c) Dear Ms Khan, (d) Yo teacher,
22. 22.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Power Cut
23. 23.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) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
24. 24.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in june.” (a) 4 (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 2
25. 25.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What is Maria drawing in class?” (a) question (b) command (c) exclamation (d) statement
26. 26.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Fernandes,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
27. 27.Which sentence describes the dog best? (a) Zoya saw a little white dog. (b) Zoya saw a little dog. (c) Zoya saw a white dog. (d) Zoya saw a dog.
28. 28.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Wait for me at the gate.” (a) command (b) statement (c) question (d) exclamation
29. 29.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How lovely the song is!” (a) statement (b) command (c) question (d) exclamation
30. 30.In a formal letter, what comes just before name and signature? (a) the subject (b) the body (c) the date (d) the closing
31. 31.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Saanvi flew a kite. (b) Saanvi flew a red kite. (c) Saanvi flew a small kite. (d) Saanvi flew a small red kite.
32. 32.You are writing to the Principal, Mr Rao. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi Rao! (b) Dear Mr Rao, (c) Dear, Mr Rao (d) Dear Mr Rao.
33. 33.These words are mixed up: cricket / in / plays / the / Ananya / park
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Ananya plays cricket in the park. (b) Ananya cricket plays in the park. (c) Ananya plays in the park cricket. (d) Plays Ananya cricket in the park.
34. 34.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    3 September 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Saanvi
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
35. 35.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The tall tree gave us cool shade. (b) My best friend gave me a pencil. (c) A big black crow. (d) The brown cow gave fresh milk.
36. 36.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) As soon as we reached home. (b) My grandmother told us a story. (c) My father cooked dal for dinner. (d) The hungry monkey grabbed a banana.
37. 37.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) I was really nervous at first. (d) Our school has three floors.
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Monsoon
39. 39.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Riya bought a purple balloon. (b) Riya bought a big balloon. (c) Riya bought a balloon. (d) Riya bought a big purple balloon.
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Next (c) since (d) so

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