English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 380 · 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.“The postman.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) who or what (subject) (c) what happens (predicate)
2. 2.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Khan. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Ms Khan, (b) Hey Khan!!! (c) Khan, listen up (d) Yo teacher,
3. 3.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Catches Rohan the bus at seven. (b) Rohan catches at seven the bus. (c) Rohan catches the bus at seven. (d) Rohan the bus catches at seven.
4. 4.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   18 August 2026, 2:45 pm
   Dear Mum,
   Grandma called. She will come home at 6 pm on Monday.
   Priya (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.Which describing word fits best?
   “The bitter gourd tastes ___.” (a) bright (b) quiet (c) bitter (d) sticky
7. 7.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   27 May 2026, 4:10 pm
   Dear Papa,
   Aunt Lata called. She will visit us at 5 pm on Sunday. (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) However (c) therefore (d) since
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (d) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
10. 10.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Our teacher. (b) Since it was late. (c) The children sang a song in the hall. (d) Splashed in the river.
11. 11.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my cousin and i visited a zoo in pune.” (a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 3
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (d) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
13. 13.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Ananya said, Close the window.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Close the (b) Ananya said (c) Close the window. (d) said, Close
14. 14.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “nisha and Kunal will come to my house on Sunday.” (a) on (b) will (c) nisha (d) and
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Postman (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Classroom (d) Grandma's Garden
17. 17.You are writing a letter to the Electricity Officer about power cuts. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Request for new storybooks (b) Subject: Leave for two days (c) Subject: Frequent power cuts (d) Subject: Joining the football team
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
19. 19.Which describing word fits best?
    “The thunder sounds ___.” (a) loud (b) colourful (c) rough (d) bitter
20. 20.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) A week has seven days. (d) Our school has three floors.
21. 21.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Saanvi has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) He (c) She (d) It
22. 22.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Broken Kite (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
23. 23.Zoya answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will call again at 6 pm on Thursday.” What should Zoya write in the message for her brother? (a) I will call again at 6 pm on Thursday. (b) Mr Bose will call again at 11 am on Thursday. (c) You will call again at 6 pm on Thursday. (d) Mr Bose will call again at 6 pm on Thursday.
24. 24.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my aunt made sweets for baisakhi.” (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1
25. 25.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Carried a crumb.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
26. 26.These words are mixed up: plays / park / Simran / cricket / in / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Plays Simran cricket in the park. (b) Simran cricket plays in the park. (c) Simran plays cricket in the park. (d) Simran plays in the park cricket.
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) the old banyan tree (b) my new bicycle (c) eating healthy food (d) our trip to the zoo
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Sports Day (b) Elephants (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
29. 29.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We stayed indoors. It was raining.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Next (c) Although (d) because
31. 31.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on Tuesday.” (a) on (b) i (c) to (d) park
32. 32.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Before the sun set. (b) The little puppy ran across the garden. (c) Sat on the wall. (d) Two ducks.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Dripping Tap (d) A Helpful Neighbour
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our School Library (c) The Monsoon (d) Elephants
35. 35.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Ishaan was born in the month of december.” (a) the (b) was (c) december (d) month
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
38. 38.Joseph answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will visit us at 5 pm on Monday.” What should Joseph write in the message for his mother? (a) Mr Bose will visit us at 5 pm on Monday. (b) Mr Bose will visit us at 11 am on Monday. (c) I will visit us at 5 pm on Monday. (d) You will visit us at 5 pm on Monday.
39. 39.Maria answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Friday.” What should Maria write in the message for her mother? (a) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Friday. (b) You will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Friday. (c) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Friday. (d) I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Friday.
40. 40.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Wait for me at the gate.” (a) question (b) statement (c) command (d) exclamation

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