English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 362 · 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 joins these two sentences best?
   “It started to rain. We opened our umbrellas.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
2. 2.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Riya wore a sweater. It was cold.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
3. 3.Farhan 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
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
5. 5.Which describing word fits best?
   “The roasted peanuts taste ___.” (a) noisy (b) salty (c) shiny (d) prickly
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why are you late” asked Grandma. (b) “Why are you late?” asked Grandma? (c) “Why are you late?” asked Grandma. (d) “Why are you late,” asked Grandma.
8. 8.Which of these is a question? (a) What a tasty samosa! (b) Kavya cooks rice for lunch. (c) Wait for me at the gate. (d) How is Tenzin travelling to school?
9. 9.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a school picnic. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Frequent power cuts (b) Subject: Leave for two days (c) Subject: Opening a savings account (d) Subject: Request for a school picnic
10. 10.These words are mixed up: school / bicycle / rides / Meera / a / to
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Meera rides to school a bicycle. (b) Rides Meera a bicycle to school. (c) Meera a bicycle rides to school. (d) Meera rides a bicycle to school.
11. 11.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Priya wrote Priya's poem. Priya read it. (b) Priya wrote her poem. Her read it. (c) Priya wrote her poem. She read it.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
14. 14.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Mum said, I love mangoes.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Mum said (b) I love (c) I love mangoes. (d) said, I
15. 15.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Waiting for the bus. (b) The red kite. (c) Sat next to me. (d) The old farmer planted rice in the field.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
17. 17.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Mehta. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Mehta!!! (b) Mehta, listen up (c) Dear Mr Mehta, (d) Yo teacher,
18. 18.In a formal letter, what comes just before the body? (a) the closing (b) the subject (c) the greeting (d) the date
19. 19.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 “we” (c) after “It” (d) after “hot”
20. 20.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
21. 21.Kavya is writing a letter to her friend Simran. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
22. 22.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Aisha flies a kite on the roof. (b) Aisha a kite flies on the roof. (c) Aisha flies on the roof a kite. (d) Flies Aisha a kite on the roof.
23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Add a little water. (d) Put flour in a big bowl.
24. 24.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    8 August 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 14 August at 4 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Saanvi
    Sports Captain (a) the date (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) name and designation
25. 25.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Arjun the dog brushes on Sundays. (b) Brushes Arjun the dog on Sundays. (c) Arjun brushes the dog on Sundays. (d) Arjun brushes on Sundays the dog.
26. 26.In an informal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) your name (d) your address
27. 27.The first step is: “Take two slices of bread.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Spread butter on one slice.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
29. 29.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The firefighters put out the fire. (b) Our neighbours lit lamps on Diwali. (c) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (d) If you come early.
30. 30.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Ananya the dog brushes on Sundays. (b) Ananya brushes on Sundays the dog. (c) Brushes Ananya the dog on Sundays. (d) Ananya brushes the dog on Sundays.
31. 31.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What Rahul is drawing in class? (b) Rahul is what drawing in class? (c) What is Rahul drawing in class? (d) Is what Rahul drawing in class?
32. 32.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “simran met isha at the station in kochi.” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) 3
33. 33.“The brown cow.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) what happens (predicate) (c) who or what (subject)
34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) therefore (c) Next (d) since
35. 35.Farhan is writing a letter to his elder brother. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
36. 36.In an informal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) your address (b) the greeting (c) the date (d) the closing
37. 37.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Mr Bose called. He will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Saturday.
    Joseph (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    12 November 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 17 November at 3 pm in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Sneha
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) Science Exhibition (b) Yoga Day (c) Inter-House Quiz
40. 40.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where Meera is playing cricket? (b) Meera is where playing cricket? (c) Where is Meera playing cricket? (d) Is where Meera playing cricket?

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