English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 383 · 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 describes the flower best? (a) Aisha picked a yellow flower. (b) Aisha picked a tiny flower. (c) Aisha picked a flower. (d) Aisha picked a tiny yellow flower.
2. 2.In an informal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) your address (b) the closing (c) your name (d) the date
3. 3.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
4. 4.Priya is writing a letter to her friend Vikram. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Vikram. (c) Dear, Vikram (d) Dear Vikram,
5. 5.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Aarav has a new sapling. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) He (d) Him
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
7. 7.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Please help me carry this box.” (a) exclamation (b) statement (c) question (d) command
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   5. People bargain loudly over prices.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) our postman (b) the peacock (c) the school library (d) saving water
10. 10.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.In an informal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) your name (b) the body (c) your address (d) the greeting
13. 13.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) my best friend (b) elephants (c) flying kites (d) a visit to an old fort
14. 14.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “riya and i played in the park on wednesday.” (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
16. 16.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Priya flew a red kite. (b) Priya flew a kite. (c) Priya flew a small kite. (d) Priya flew a small red kite.
17. 17.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Kunal drawing in class? (b) What is Kunal drawing in class? (c) What Kunal is drawing in class? (d) Kunal is what drawing in class?
18. 18.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    Annual Sports Day
    Our annual sports day will be held on 10 July at 2 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Pooja
    Sports Captain (a) the date (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
19. 19.Kunal is writing a letter to his friend Zoya. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Zoya. (c) Dear Zoya, (d) Dear, Zoya
20. 20.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Stopped at the gate. (b) Playing with my friends. (c) The rain fell all night. (d) The baby elephant.
21. 21.Priya is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Renew my library book now. (b) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!! (c) Could you please renew my library book?
22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
23. 23.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The ice cream seller. (b) Grandpa watered the plants. (c) Two ducks swam in the pond. (d) The rain fell all night.
24. 24.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    2 March 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Mum,
    Grandma called. She will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Friday.
    Maria (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Our School Library (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Busy Ants (d) Grandma's Garden
26. 26.These words are mixed up: the / Simran / bus / seven / at / catches
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Simran catches at seven the bus. (b) Simran catches the bus at seven. (c) Catches Simran the bus at seven. (d) Simran the bus catches at seven.
27. 27.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Zoya cooks rice for lunch” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
28. 28.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) because (c) However (d) Next
29. 29.Arjun is ending a letter to his grandfather. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly. (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours, lovingly (d) Your's lovingly,
30. 30.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) How big the cake is! (b) Why is Zoya crying? (c) Dev visits the library on Fridays. (d) Sit down quietly.
31. 31.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How lovely the song is!” (a) question (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) command
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
33. 33.Rohan is writing a letter to his grandfather. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Grandpa (b) Dear Grandpa. (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Grandpa,
34. 34.You are writing an email to send photos of the school trip to your class. Which subject line is best? (a) Photos from the school trip (b) READ THIS NOW (c) Request to renew a book (d) Science project – Class 5B
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Broken Kite
36. 36.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Patel,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Saving Water (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) My New Bicycle
38. 38.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Why is Vikram laughing? (b) Put your books in the bag. (c) How tasty the samosa is! (d) Ananya brushes the dog on Sundays.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Grandfather
40. 40.Rahul is writing a letter to his friend Ishaan. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,

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