English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 335 · 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 sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Can I come with you,” asked Dad. (b) “Can I come with you” asked Dad. (c) “Can I come with you?” asked Dad? (d) “Can I come with you?” asked Dad.
2. 2.Yash is writing a letter to his friend Manav. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Manav. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Manav, (d) Dear, Manav
3. 3.These words are mixed up: morning / song / sings / the / a / in / Nisha
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Nisha a song sings in the morning. (b) Nisha sings a song in the morning. (c) Sings Nisha a song in the morning. (d) Nisha sings in the morning a song.
4. 4.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
5. 5.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Saanvi bought her book. Her read it. (b) Saanvi bought her book. She read it. (c) Saanvi bought Saanvi's book. Saanvi read it.
6. 6.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
8. 8.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Ishaan flew a big kite. (b) Ishaan flew a green kite. (c) Ishaan flew a kite. (d) Ishaan flew a big green kite.
9. 9.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “The big fair in Patna starts in june.” (a) big (b) starts (c) fair (d) june
10. 10.Which describing word fits best?
    “The silk scarf feels ___.” (a) smooth (b) quiet (c) shiny (d) sour
11. 11.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt thankful for my friends. (b) The bus has forty seats. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) Our school has three floors.
12. 12.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    ___
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
14. 14.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
16. 16.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Priya rode a new bicycle. (b) Priya rode a red bicycle. (c) Priya rode a bicycle. (d) Priya rode a new red bicycle.
17. 17.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    15 July 2026
    Free Eye Check-Up
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 18 July at 10 am in the medical room. All are welcome. (a) the word NOTICE (b) the date (c) the title (d) name and designation
18. 18.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) I felt so proud of myself. (d) A week has seven days.
19. 19.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Kabir has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) Him (d) He
20. 20.Tara is writing a letter to her friend Aarav. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Aarav, (b) Dear Aarav. (c) Dear, Aarav (d) Dear Sir,
21. 21.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    The teacher said, It is my turn now.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, It (b) It is (c) It is my turn now. (d) The teacher said
22. 22.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
25. 25.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) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) There is a well beside the field.
26. 26.“Sang a song in the hall.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
27. 27.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jam feels ___.” (a) sticky (b) shiny (c) sour (d) noisy
28. 28.Diya wrote “a scared cat and a scared puppy”. Which word means the same as “scared” and can replace the second one? (a) brave (b) square (c) afraid
29. 29.Imran answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will call again at 10 am on Sunday.” What should Imran write in the message for his sister? (a) You will call again at 10 am on Sunday. (b) I will call again at 10 am on Sunday. (c) Mr Bose will call again at 5 pm on Sunday. (d) Mr Bose will call again at 10 am on Sunday.
30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
31. 31.These words are mixed up: drinks / milk / before / warm / bed / Zoya
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Zoya drinks warm milk before bed. (b) Zoya warm milk drinks before bed. (c) Zoya drinks before bed warm milk. (d) Drinks Zoya warm milk before bed.
32. 32.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    4 March 2026
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Secretary, Science Club (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
33. 33.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The plants died. Nobody watered them.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
34. 34.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “we visited the old fort in Pune on Monday.” (a) the (b) we (c) in (d) on
35. 35.Vikram is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Thank you and regards, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) See ya,
36. 36.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Tara saw an elephant. (b) Tara saw a huge grey elephant. (c) Tara saw a huge elephant. (d) Tara saw a grey elephant.
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Mum asked “Why are you late?” (b) Mum asked, Why are you late? (c) Mum asked, “Why are you late?” (d) Mum asked, “Why are you late.”
38. 38.Which describing word fits best?
    “The cactus feels ___.” (a) shiny (b) prickly (c) loud (d) spicy
39. 39.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The old farmer planted rice in the field.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
40. 40.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Farhan carried a black bag. (b) Farhan carried a heavy black bag. (c) Farhan carried a heavy bag. (d) Farhan carried a bag.

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