English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 37 · 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 of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The players ran onto the field. (b) The cricket match ended at five o'clock. (c) While Mum was cooking. (d) The hungry monkey grabbed a banana.
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join “The puppy was cold.” and “We gave it a blanket.”? (a) The puppy was cold so we gave it a blanket. (b) The puppy was cold but we gave it a blanket. (c) The puppy was cold because we gave it a blanket.
4. 4.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “Zoya met Rohan at the station in delhi.” (a) delhi (b) at (c) in (d) met
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
6. 6.Vikram is writing a letter to his friend Kabir. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Kabir (c) Dear Kabir, (d) Dear Kabir.
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
8. 8.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
9. 9.Which describing word fits best?
   “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) rough (b) noisy (c) sweet (d) colourful
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Das,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
12. 12.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The hungry monkey. (b) Because the shop was closed. (c) The tall tree gave us cool shade. (d) Sang a song in the hall.
13. 13.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He put the fish back into the river.
14. 14.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The bus has forty seats. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) I was so excited that I could not sleep.
15. 15.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on wednesday.” (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 1
16. 16.These words are mixed up: in / the / plants / evening / waters / the / Kavya
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Kavya the plants waters in the evening. (b) Waters Kavya the plants in the evening. (c) Kavya waters in the evening the plants. (d) Kavya waters the plants in the evening.
17. 17.In a diary entry, what comes just before the entry (body)? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the day and date (c) the time (d) your name
18. 18.Kavya wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) new (b) ancient (c) hungry
19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) the village fair (b) the school library (c) the rainy season (d) making a rangoli
21. 21.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Omkar opened an umbrella. (b) Omkar opened a striped umbrella. (c) Omkar opened a small umbrella. (d) Omkar opened a small striped umbrella.
22. 22.Which describing word fits best?
    “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) sour (b) prickly (c) shiny (d) quiet
23. 23.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My grandmother told us a story. (b) The old farmer planted rice in the field. (c) If you come early. (d) My aunt sent me a gift.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Which of these is a statement? (a) How lovely the song is! (b) Tenzin eats a banana after school. (c) Where is Dev playing cricket? (d) Please close the door.
26. 26.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    15 July 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will visit us at 5 pm on Monday.
    Zoya (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
27. 27.These words are mixed up: a / Nisha / rides / bicycle / school / to
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Rides Nisha a bicycle to school. (b) Nisha rides a bicycle to school. (c) Nisha a bicycle rides to school. (d) Nisha rides to school a bicycle.
28. 28.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Waiting for the bus.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Yash asked, “Who ate the last laddoo?” (b) Yash asked “Who ate the last laddoo?” (c) Yash asked, Who ate the last laddoo? (d) Yash asked, “Who ate the last laddoo.”
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
31. 31.Which describing word fits best?
    “The busy market sounds ___.” (a) sticky (b) colourful (c) salty (d) noisy
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Fill a pot with soil. (c) Make a small hole in the soil. (d) Drop the seed into the hole.
33. 33.Joseph is writing a letter to his friend Simran. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Simran. (c) Dear, Simran (d) Dear Simran,
34. 34.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The sun was shining. The birds were singing.” (a) but (b) because (c) and
35. 35.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) your name (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the entry (body) (d) the time
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
37. 37.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a fee receipt. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Joining the football team (b) Subject: Garbage on our street (c) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (d) Subject: Frequent power cuts
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The soup is ready,” said Joseph. (b) “The soup is ready,” said Joseph. (c) “The soup is ready” said Joseph. (d) “The soup is ready.” said Joseph.
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
40. 40.Which of these is a statement? (a) How cute the puppy is! (b) Water the plants today. (c) What is Manav eating for lunch? (d) Simran helps Grandma in the kitchen.

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