English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 402 · 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 punctuated correctly? (a) The bus is late today,” said Priya. (b) “The bus is late today” said Priya. (c) “The bus is late today.” said Priya. (d) “The bus is late today,” said Priya.
2. 2.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Arjun cooks rice for lunch” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
3. 3.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Kavya bought a round balloon. (b) Kavya bought a red balloon. (c) Kavya bought a balloon. (d) Kavya bought a round red balloon.
4. 4.What kind of sentence is this?
   “How big the cake is!” (a) command (b) question (c) exclamation (d) statement
5. 5.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) The New Girl (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Saving the Fish
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) However (c) because (d) therefore
7. 7.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   3. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
10. 10.In an informal letter, what comes just before the greeting? (a) your address (b) the closing (c) your name (d) the date
11. 11.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Khan,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
12. 12.These words are mixed up: the / school / packs / night / at / Omkar / bag
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Omkar packs at night the school bag. (b) Omkar packs the school bag at night. (c) Omkar the school bag packs at night. (d) Packs Omkar the school bag at night.
13. 13.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I come with you___” asked Pooja. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
14. 14.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Vikram opened an umbrella. (b) Vikram opened a small umbrella. (c) Vikram opened a small striped umbrella. (d) Vikram opened a striped umbrella.
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Priya the Queen (b) Saving the Fish (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
17. 17.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    1 July 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 8 July at 9 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Rahul
    Cultural Secretary (a) Tree Plantation Drive (b) Dance Workshop (c) Cleanliness Drive
18. 18.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) My heart was full of joy. (d) The bus has forty seats.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
20. 20.Tenzin is ending a letter to his uncle. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly. (b) Your's lovingly, (c) Yours, lovingly (d) Yours lovingly,
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    ___, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
24. 24.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Tara saw a big grey elephant. (b) Tara saw a big elephant. (c) Tara saw a grey elephant. (d) Tara saw an elephant.
25. 25.Aarav is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You baked cookies with Mum today. (b) Every day I bake cookies with Mum. (c) Tomorrow I will bake cookies with Mum. (d) Today I baked cookies with Mum.
26. 26.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Aarav eating for lunch? (b) What is Aarav eating for lunch? (c) What Aarav is eating for lunch? (d) Aarav is what eating for lunch?
27. 27.Which describing word fits best?
    “The drum sounds ___.” (a) shiny (b) rough (c) loud (d) spicy
28. 28.Maria answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Sunday.” What should Maria write in the message for her father? (a) I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Sunday. (b) You will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Sunday. (c) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday. (d) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Sunday.
29. 29.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Bose,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
30. 30.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Strain the tea into cups. (d) Pour in milk and sugar.
31. 31.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Nisha has a new toy car. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) He (c) It (d) She
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
33. 33.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers.
34. 34.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we visited the old fort in kochi on thursday.” (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5
35. 35.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Meera packed her bag. Her carried it. (b) Meera packed her bag. She carried it. (c) Meera packed Meera's bag. Meera carried it.
36. 36.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Little Flower School
    1 May 2026
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on 8 May at 4 pm on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Aarav
    Sports Captain (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) the date
37. 37.You are writing to the Municipal Officer but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Dear Kunal, (c) Dear Sir/Madam, (d) Hi there!
38. 38.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Riya wore a sweater. It was cold.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
39. 39.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Joshi. Which opening is best? (a) Joshi, listen up (b) Yo teacher, (c) Dear Mrs Joshi, (d) Hey Joshi!!!
40. 40.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Bose. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Bose!!! (b) Yo teacher, (c) Dear Ms Bose, (d) Bose, listen up

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