English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 351 · 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 word needs a capital letter?
   “My aunt made sweets for holi.” (a) made (b) for (c) holi (d) aunt
2. 2.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What Kunal is reading today? (b) Kunal is what reading today? (c) Is what Kunal reading today? (d) What is Kunal reading today?
3. 3.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) How colourful the rangoli is! (b) Where is Rohan going after school? (c) Line up near the door. (d) Manav draws a picture in art class.
4. 4.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
7. 7.Which describing word fits best?
   “The bitter gourd tastes ___.” (a) bitter (b) shiny (c) smooth (d) quiet
8. 8.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) What is Joseph reading today? (b) Tenzin plays cricket in the park. (c) How noisy the market is! (d) Sit down quietly.
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) First (d) Although
10. 10.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    21 October 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will visit us at 5 pm on Monday.
    Riya (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) so (c) since (d) However
12. 12.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Bose. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Bose!!! (b) Dear Mrs Bose, (c) Yo teacher, (d) Bose, listen up
13. 13.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
14. 14.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
15. 15.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Farhan rides a bicycle to school” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
16. 16.Maria answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will visit us at 5 pm on Saturday.” What should Maria write in the message for her brother? (a) You will visit us at 5 pm on Saturday. (b) Uncle Ravi will visit us at 10 am on Saturday. (c) Uncle Ravi will visit us at 5 pm on Saturday. (d) I will visit us at 5 pm on Saturday.
17. 17.Diya wrote “a shiny coin and a shiny ring”. Which word means the same as “shiny” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) dull (c) bright
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    14 July 2026
    A science exhibition will be held on 21 July at 9 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Imran
    Secretary, Science Club (a) Tree Plantation Drive (b) Science Exhibition (c) Book Fair
21. 21.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “simran and ananya will come to my house on monday.” (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5
22. 22.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the time (c) the entry (body) (d) your name
23. 23.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Grandma said, The bus is late today.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, The (b) Grandma said (c) The bus is late today. (d) The bus
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
25. 25.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “the big fair in pune starts in november.” (a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 2
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
27. 27.You are writing to the Municipal Officer but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Maria, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Friend, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
28. 28.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We ran to the bus stop. We were late.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
29. 29.“A big black crow.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) nothing is missing (c) what happens (predicate)
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Peacock
31. 31.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Zoya wore a new cap. (b) Zoya wore a cap. (c) Zoya wore a new blue cap. (d) Zoya wore a blue cap.
32. 32.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “It is my turn now___” said Dad. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
33. 33.Pooja is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You got full marks in maths today. (b) Every day I get full marks in maths. (c) Tomorrow I will get full marks in maths. (d) Today I got full marks in maths.
34. 34.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Imran eats a banana after school” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Clean Park
36. 36.Which of these is a question? (a) What is Rohan reading today? (b) Vikram drinks warm milk before bed. (c) Please speak slowly. (d) How tasty the samosa is!
37. 37.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Running in the park.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
38. 38.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    2 March 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 5 March at 2 pm in the activity room. All are welcome. (a) the title (b) the date (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
40. 40.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    18 January 2026
    A story-telling contest will be held on 21 January at 3 pm in the junior hall. All are welcome.
    Rahul
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Dance Workshop (b) Story-Telling Contest (c) Inter-House Quiz

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