English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 428 · 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.Zoya is writing a letter to her friend Manav. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
2. 2.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “Sat next to me.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
3. 3.Ishaan is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Renew my library book now. (b) Could you please renew my library book? (c) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!!
4. 4.“The new student.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
   3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   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
6. 6.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “The children.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
7. 7.Which is the best way to join “The room was dark.” and “I switched on the light.”? (a) The room was dark so I switched on the light. (b) The room was dark but I switched on the light. (c) The room was dark because I switched on the light.
8. 8.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Mehta. Which opening is best? (a) Mehta, listen up (b) Dear Ms Mehta, (c) Yo teacher, (d) Hey Mehta!!!
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   3. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Arjun draws a picture in art class” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
11. 11.“Planted rice in the field.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
12. 12.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is who Rohan calling? (b) Who is Rohan calling? (c) Who Rohan is calling? (d) Rohan is who calling?
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
14. 14.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Ran across the garden. (b) A small mouse. (c) A busy squirrel collected nuts. (d) If you come early.
15. 15.Which describing word fits best?
    “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) bright (b) sour (c) rough (d) loud
16. 16.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Our neighbours lit lamps on Diwali. (c) Sat on the wall. (d) A green parrot ate a ripe guava.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Railway Station (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) The Village Fair
18. 18.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Vikram feeds every morning the cat. (b) Feeds Vikram the cat every morning. (c) Vikram the cat feeds every morning. (d) Vikram feeds the cat every morning.
19. 19.Isha wrote “a rich king in a rich city”. Which word means the same as “rich” and can replace the second one? (a) poor (b) wealthy (c) square
20. 20.Which describing word fits best?
    “The kitten feels ___.” (a) loud (b) salty (c) fluffy (d) shiny
21. 21.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    5 January 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 13 January at 11 am. All are welcome.
    Imran
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
22. 22.Zoya is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Thank you and regards, (c) See ya, (d) Bye bye!!!
23. 23.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Eats Aarav a banana after school. (b) Aarav a banana eats after school. (c) Aarav eats after school a banana. (d) Aarav eats a banana after school.
24. 24.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    12 July 2026
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Tara
    Sports Captain (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
25. 25.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is who Riya calling? (b) Who is Riya calling? (c) Riya is who calling? (d) Who Riya is calling?
26. 26.In an informal letter, what comes just before the body? (a) your address (b) the closing (c) the greeting (d) your name
27. 27.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We bought apples. We bought grapes.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Grandfather
29. 29.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift in a box. (b) Stick the ends with tape. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (d) Tie a ribbon around it.
30. 30.Vikram is writing a letter to his aunt. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Aunty (b) Dear Aunty, (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Aunty.
31. 31.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Meera is where going after school? (b) Where is Meera going after school? (c) Is where Meera going after school? (d) Where Meera is going after school?
32. 32.Rohan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You won a prize at school today. (b) Today I won a prize at school. (c) Tomorrow I will win a prize at school. (d) Every day I win a prize at school.
33. 33.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The test had ten questions. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) I was really nervous at first.
34. 34.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Last wednesday I went to Mysuru by train.” (a) by (b) to (c) train (d) wednesday
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked Grandma. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Sports Day (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our School Library (d) My New Bicycle
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Healthy Food (d) My New Bicycle
38. 38.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    12 September 2026, 5:20 pm
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 10 am on Saturday.
    Kabir (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
39. 39.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The bright moon shone over the lake. (b) My best friend gave me a pencil. (c) A big black crow sat on the wall. (d) Since it was late.
40. 40.Aarav is writing a letter to his friend Vikram. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,

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