English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 401 · 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 is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Nest on the Window
3. 3.You are writing to the Editor, Mrs Mehta. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi Mehta! (b) Dear Mrs Mehta. (c) Dear Mrs Mehta, (d) Dear, Mrs Mehta
4. 4.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Aisha helps Grandma in the kitchen.” (a) exclamation (b) question (c) command (d) statement
5. 5.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The sky was cloudy ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
6. 6.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Fernandes,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
7. 7.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 boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   He told his father about the leaking tap.
   His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
   Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
9. 9.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “My cousin and I visited a zoo in shimla.” (a) in (b) visited (c) a (d) shimla
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.These words are mixed up: the / cleans / room / Kunal / every / Saturday
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Kunal cleans every Saturday the room. (b) Kunal cleans the room every Saturday. (c) Cleans Kunal the room every Saturday. (d) Kunal the room cleans every Saturday.
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) saving water (b) grandma's garden (c) flying kites (d) the old banyan tree
13. 13.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) However (c) First (d) since
14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
15. 15.Maria is writing a letter to her aunt. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Aunty. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear, Aunty (d) Dear Aunty,
16. 16.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) A globe is kept on the table. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. 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) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Night Sky
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (d) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
19. 19.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked Pooja. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
20. 20.These words are mixed up: seven / catches / bus / the / Kabir / at
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Kabir the bus catches at seven. (b) Kabir catches the bus at seven. (c) Kabir catches at seven the bus. (d) Catches Kabir the bus at seven.
21. 21.These words are mixed up: on / Fridays / the / Diya / library / visits
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Diya visits the library on Fridays. (b) Visits Diya the library on Fridays. (c) Diya visits on Fridays the library. (d) Diya the library visits on Fridays.
22. 22.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    9 November 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 16 November at 11 am on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Kunal
    Sports Captain (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Dance Workshop (c) Annual Sports Day
23. 23.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) Hello!!! (c) Thank you for the gift (d) Leave: unwell today
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Heat a little oil in a pan. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels. (d) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
26. 26.In a formal letter, what comes just before name and signature? (a) the receiver's address (b) the closing (c) the greeting (d) the date
27. 27.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
28. 28.Rohan is writing a letter to his friend Imran. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Imran, (b) Dear Imran. (c) Dear, Imran (d) Dear Sir,
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) our postman (b) saving water (c) a busy railway station (d) the rainy season
30. 30.Arjun is writing a letter to his friend Vikram. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Vikram. (c) Dear, Vikram (d) Dear Vikram,
31. 31.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The bus has forty seats. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) A week has seven days. (d) My heart was full of joy.
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.Ishaan is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Thank you and regards, (c) Yours lovingly, (d) See ya,
35. 35.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Diya opened a big umbrella. (b) Diya opened a striped umbrella. (c) Diya opened an umbrella. (d) Diya opened a big striped umbrella.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) Although (d) because
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
39. 39.In an informal letter, what comes just before the body? (a) your address (b) the closing (c) the date (d) the greeting
40. 40.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “diya and i played in the park on saturday.” (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 4

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