English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 388 · 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.Tara is writing a letter to her friend Sneha. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sneha, (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear, Sneha (d) Dear Sneha.
2. 2.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “It was very hot ___ we went for a swim.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
3. 3.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “yash wore new clothes on Diwali.” (a) clothes (b) new (c) on (d) yash
4. 4.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The test had ten questions. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) I felt a little scared.
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Finally (d) Although
6. 6.Dev wrote “a rich king in a rich city”. Which word means the same as “rich” and can replace the second one? (a) square (b) wealthy (c) poor
7. 7.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “The red kite.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
8. 8.In an informal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) your address (b) your name (c) the date (d) the closing
9. 9.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “It started to rain. We opened our umbrellas.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
10. 10.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Kabir flies a kite on the roof. (b) Flies Kabir a kite on the roof. (c) Kabir flies on the roof a kite. (d) Kabir a kite flies on the roof.
11. 11.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    17 January 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 22 January at 3 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Sports Captain (a) Annual Sports Day (b) Story-Telling Contest (c) Free Eye Check-Up
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) my best friend (b) our classroom (c) our school sports day (d) our trip to the zoo
13. 13.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Ended at five o'clock. (b) After we ate lunch. (c) The peacock. (d) The bright moon shone over the lake.
14. 14.In an informal letter, what comes just before the date? (a) the greeting (b) your name (c) the body (d) your address
15. 15.Pooja answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will call again at 7 pm on Saturday.” What should Pooja write in the message for her mother? (a) Grandma will call again at 7 pm on Saturday. (b) Grandma will call again at 11 am on Saturday. (c) You will call again at 7 pm on Saturday. (d) I will call again at 7 pm on Saturday.
16. 16.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where is my bag___” asked Rahul. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
17. 17.You are writing to the Editor, Ms Sen. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Ms Sen. (b) Dear Ms Sen, (c) Hi Sen! (d) Dear, Ms Sen
18. 18.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    4 March 2026
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on 12 March at 11 am. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Sports Captain (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
19. 19.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    19 February 2026
    Story-Telling Contest
    A story-telling contest will be held on 22 February at 9 am in the junior hall. All are welcome. (a) the title (b) name and designation (c) the date (d) the word NOTICE
20. 20.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    1 August 2026
    A story-telling contest will be held on 8 August at 9 am in the junior hall. All are welcome.
    Zoya
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Book Fair (b) Free Eye Check-Up (c) Story-Telling Contest
21. 21.You are writing an email to thank your aunt for a birthday gift. Which subject line is best? (a) Thank you for the gift (b) Hello!!! (c) Maths homework for today (d) Photos from the school trip
22. 22.You are writing an email to send photos of the school trip to your class. Which subject line is best? (a) Class notes for Monday (b) Photos from the school trip (c) Hello!!! (d) Leave: unwell today
23. 23.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “isha lives near the lake in Lucknow.” (a) in (b) the (c) near (d) isha
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
25. 25.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Dad said, Let us play outside.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Let us (b) Let us play outside. (c) Dad said (d) said, Let
26. 26.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tree bark feels ___.” (a) bitter (b) colourful (c) noisy (d) rough
27. 27.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Aarav opened a striped umbrella. (b) Aarav opened an umbrella. (c) Aarav opened a small striped umbrella. (d) Aarav opened a small umbrella.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Priya is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) Thank you and regards, (d) See ya,
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Mum said, It is my turn now.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) It is (b) said, It (c) It is my turn now. (d) Mum said
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) the peacock (b) our postman (c) my grandfather (d) my new bicycle
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why are you late?” asked Mum. (b) “Why are you late?” asked Mum? (c) “Why are you late” asked Mum. (d) “Why are you late,” asked Mum.
36. 36.Saanvi is writing a letter to her uncle. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Uncle. (b) Dear, Uncle (c) Dear Uncle, (d) Dear Sir,
37. 37.Diya answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will come home at 7 pm on Monday.” What should Diya write in the message for her father? (a) Mr Bose will come home at 11 am on Monday. (b) You will come home at 7 pm on Monday. (c) Mr Bose will come home at 7 pm on Monday. (d) I will come home at 7 pm on Monday.
38. 38.These words are mixed up: brushes / on / the / Dev / Sundays / dog
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Dev brushes on Sundays the dog. (b) Dev the dog brushes on Sundays. (c) Dev brushes the dog on Sundays. (d) Brushes Dev the dog on Sundays.
39. 39.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Vikram painted a round pot. (b) Vikram painted a round orange pot. (c) Vikram painted a pot. (d) Vikram painted an orange pot.
40. 40.Meera answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.” What should Meera write in the message for her brother? (a) Mrs Das will bring the books at 5 pm on Monday. (b) I will bring the books at 11 am on Monday. (c) You will bring the books at 11 am on Monday. (d) Mrs Das will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.

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