English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 418 · 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 fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
2. 2.“Told us a story.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) nothing is missing (c) what happens (predicate)
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
4. 4.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Water the plants today.” (a) statement (b) question (c) exclamation (d) command
5. 5.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “Ate a ripe guava.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
6. 6.Which is the best way to join “I brushed my teeth.” and “I washed my face.”? (a) I brushed my teeth because I washed my face. (b) I brushed my teeth and I washed my face. (c) I brushed my teeth but I washed my face.
7. 7.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Khan,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
8. 8.Joseph is writing a letter to his elder brother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Bhaiya, (b) Dear Bhaiya. (c) Dear, Bhaiya (d) Dear Sir,
9. 9.“The shopkeeper.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) who or what (subject) (c) what happens (predicate)
10. 10.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    4 May 2026, 10:15 am
    Aunt Lata called. She will call again at 4 pm on Sunday.
    Meera (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
11. 11.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Arjun lost his pencil. Him found it. (b) Arjun lost his pencil. He found it. (c) Arjun lost Arjun's pencil. Arjun found it.
12. 12.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt a little scared. (b) The bus has forty seats. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) The test had ten questions.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
14. 14.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Joshi,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
16. 16.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) our pet cat (b) flying kites (c) the village fair (d) the night sky
17. 17.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Kabir fell off his bicycle he hurt his knee.” (a) after “fell” (b) after “his” (c) after “bicycle” (d) after “hurt”
18. 18.Which of these is a question? (a) How sweet the mango is! (b) Aisha reads a storybook at night. (c) How is Meera travelling to school? (d) Sit down quietly.
19. 19.In a formal letter, what comes just before the receiver's address? (a) the closing (b) the date (c) the body (d) the subject
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
21. 21.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ishaan has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) Him (d) He
22. 22.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) Watered the plants. (b) A busy squirrel collected nuts. (c) The tiny ant carried a crumb. (d) A big black crow sat on the wall.
23. 23.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on 20 February at 3 pm on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Rahul
    Sports Captain (a) the title (b) name and designation (c) the date (d) the word NOTICE
24. 24.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The parrot can talk it says hello every morning.” (a) after “hello” (b) after “every” (c) after “talk” (d) after “parrot”
25. 25.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The baby was sleeping we spoke softly.” (a) after “sleeping” (b) after “spoke” (c) after “baby” (d) after “we”
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) Although (c) because (d) so
27. 27.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Rang loudly.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
28. 28.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    19 January 2026
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 22 January at 11 am. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Secretary, Art Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. We may borrow two books every week.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.In an informal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) your address (b) the closing (c) the date (d) the body
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (d) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
32. 32.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    11 December 2026, 10:15 am
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 11 am on Monday.
    Ananya (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
33. 33.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 describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) First (c) therefore (d) because
35. 35.Zoya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I help Grandpa in the garden. (b) Tomorrow I will help Grandpa in the garden. (c) You helped Grandpa in the garden today. (d) Today I helped Grandpa in the garden.
36. 36.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
37. 37.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The peacock danced in the rain. (b) Since it was late. (c) The cricket match. (d) Splashed in the river.
38. 38.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Arjun Gets Well
39. 39.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
40. 40.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    17 July 2026
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on 21 July at 2 pm. All are welcome.
    Arjun
    Sports Captain (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening

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