English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 404 · 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.A formal letter begins with “Dear Sir/Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
2. 2.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Mum said, The bus is late today.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Mum said (b) said, The (c) The bus (d) The bus is late today.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   ___
   The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
4. 4.Omkar is writing a letter to his father. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Papa, (b) Dear, Papa (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Papa.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join “It was very hot.” and “We went for a swim.”? (a) It was very hot because we went for a swim. (b) It was very hot but we went for a swim. (c) It was very hot so we went for a swim.
6. 6.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Simran saw an elephant. (b) Simran saw a big grey elephant. (c) Simran saw a grey elephant. (d) Simran saw a big elephant.
7. 7.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) A week has seven days. (d) I was happy but very tired.
8. 8.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Zoya is where playing cricket? (b) Where is Zoya playing cricket? (c) Where Zoya is playing cricket? (d) Is where Zoya playing cricket?
9. 9.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) the time (b) the day and date (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) your name
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Priya the Queen
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
13. 13.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
14. 14.In a formal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) the greeting (b) name and signature (c) your address (d) the subject
15. 15.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. We place small lamps around the design.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    7 August 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Tara
    Cultural Secretary (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
19. 19.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    18 August 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Diya
    Cultural Secretary (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where is my bag,” asked Dev. (b) “Where is my bag?” asked Dev? (c) “Where is my bag?” asked Dev. (d) “Where is my bag” asked Dev.
23. 23.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    5 December 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Didi,
    Mr Bose called. He will bring the books at 5 pm on Monday.
    Manav (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
25. 25.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
27. 27.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The cricket match.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
28. 28.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Mum smiled. I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
29. 29.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on thursday.” (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 1
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Grandma's Garden
31. 31.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we went to delhi for eid last year.” (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 2 (d) 4
32. 32.These words are mixed up: in / plays / park / Kunal / cricket / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Kunal plays in the park cricket. (b) Plays Kunal cricket in the park. (c) Kunal plays cricket in the park. (d) Kunal cricket plays in the park.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. He is a true friend who helps me.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.Priya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I eat pani puri with my friends. (b) Tomorrow I will eat pani puri with my friends. (c) You ate pani puri with my friends today. (d) Today I ate pani puri with my friends.
35. 35.In a formal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) the closing (b) name and signature (c) the greeting (d) the date
36. 36.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Singh,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
38. 38.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The shop was closed we went back home.” (a) after “we” (b) after “shop” (c) after “The” (d) after “closed”
39. 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Wait until the road is clear.
40. 40.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) my new bicycle (b) the peacock (c) our postman (d) making a rangoli

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