English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 403 · 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) “Why are you late?” asked Isha? (b) “Why are you late,” asked Isha. (c) “Why are you late” asked Isha. (d) “Why are you late?” asked Isha.
2. 2.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
3. 3.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “we went to chennai for eid last year.” (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 3
4. 4.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tenzin baked his cake. Him shared it. (b) Tenzin baked his cake. He shared it. (c) Tenzin baked Tenzin's cake. Tenzin shared it.
5. 5.Tara is ending a letter to her elder brother. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Yours lovingly,
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
7. 7.Simran answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Simran write in the message for her sister? (a) I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday. (b) Grandma will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) Grandma will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
9. 9.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Arjun found his kite. He flew it. (b) Arjun found Arjun's kite. Arjun flew it. (c) Arjun found his kite. Him flew it.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (d) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
12. 12.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    23 August 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Mum,
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 4 pm on Wednesday.
    Tara (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
13. 13.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
14. 14.Which of these is a command? (a) What a sweet mango! (b) Please pass the salt. (c) What is Manav eating for lunch? (d) Imran feeds the cat every morning.
15. 15.Which sentence describes the flower best? (a) Vikram picked a flower. (b) Vikram picked a pretty yellow flower. (c) Vikram picked a yellow flower. (d) Vikram picked a pretty flower.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
17. 17.Sneha wrote “a wet towel on a wet floor”. Which word means the same as “wet” and can replace the second one? (a) damp (b) dry (c) spicy
18. 18.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
19. 19.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The tiny ant. (b) Ran across the garden. (c) A big black crow sat on the wall. (d) Until the rain stopped.
20. 20.Rahul is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) See ya, (d) Yours lovingly,
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked Aisha. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) The Monsoon (d) Making Rangoli
23. 23.You are writing an email to ask a friend for the class notes. Which subject line is best? (a) Sports day date (b) Maths homework for today (c) Something (d) Class notes for Monday
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the vegetable market (b) the rainy season (c) the peacock (d) my grandfather
25. 25.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last monday i went to indore by train.” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 3 (d) 5
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
27. 27.In an informal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) your name (b) the date (c) the body (d) the greeting
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Grandfather
29. 29.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Omkar wore a cap. (b) Omkar wore an old red cap. (c) Omkar wore an old cap. (d) Omkar wore a red cap.
30. 30.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    3 December 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 6 December at 3 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Sports Captain (a) Dance Workshop (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Tree Plantation Drive
31. 31.Which is the best title for this 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. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Power Cut (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Priya the Queen
32. 32.Which is the best way to join “I brushed my teeth.” and “I washed my face.”? (a) I brushed my teeth but I washed my face. (b) I brushed my teeth because I washed my face. (c) I brushed my teeth and I washed my face.
33. 33.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    5 December 2026
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held in the society park. All are welcome.
    Zoya
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) People are standing in a queue.
35. 35.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Saanvi helps Grandma in the kitchen” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) We must not waste water.
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Diya asked, What time is it? (b) Diya asked, “What time is it.” (c) Diya asked “What time is it?” (d) Diya asked, “What time is it?”
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
39. 39.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Cover them with the other slice.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because

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