English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 445 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Saving the Fish
3. 3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The coach said, The soup is ready. (b) The coach said, “The soup is ready.” (c) The coach said, “The soup is ready. (d) The coach said “The soup is ready.”
4. 4.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
5. 5.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The ice cream melted. It was a hot day.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
6. 6.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Ishaan said, The bus is late today.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, The (b) The bus (c) The bus is late today. (d) Ishaan said
7. 7.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Sunrise Public School
   NOTICE
   3 May 2026
   Annual Sports Day
   Our annual sports day will be held on 7 May at 11 am on the main ground. All are welcome. (a) the date (b) name and designation (c) the word NOTICE (d) the title
8. 8.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Iyer,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
9. 9.You are writing to the Municipal Officer but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Manav, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (d) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Bean Seed (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The New Girl
12. 12.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “rohan lives near the lake in delhi.” (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 3
13. 13.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Das. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Das!!! (b) Das, listen up (c) Dear Mr Das, (d) Yo teacher,
14. 14.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Aunt Lata called. She will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Friday.
    Priya (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
15. 15.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Waiting for the bus. (b) Was full of lotus flowers. (c) The tiny ant. (d) The cricket match ended at five o'clock.
16. 16.“Splashed in the river.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) who or what (subject) (c) what happens (predicate)
17. 17.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Sat on the wall. (b) Until the rain stopped. (c) The train left the station at nine. (d) My grandmother.
18. 18.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    The teacher said, I have finished my homework.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) I have finished my homework. (b) said, I (c) The teacher said (d) I have
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) First (d) But
20. 20.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) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join “Ravi is only six.” and “He can swim very well.”? (a) Ravi is only six so he can swim very well. (b) Ravi is only six because he can swim very well. (c) Ravi is only six but he can swim very well.
22. 22.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where is my bag___” asked Vikram. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
25. 25.These words are mixed up: Aarav / in / park / cricket / the / plays
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Aarav plays in the park cricket. (b) Plays Aarav cricket in the park. (c) Aarav cricket plays in the park. (d) Aarav plays cricket in the park.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    ___
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
27. 27.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    17 November 2026
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 23 November at 11 am in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Yash
    School Captain (a) Free Eye Check-Up (b) Cleanliness Drive (c) Tree Plantation Drive
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Last wednesday I went to Patna by train.” (a) to (b) by (c) train (d) wednesday
30. 30.You are writing an email to ask your teacher for the maths homework. Which subject line is best? (a) Maths homework for today (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) Missing practice on Friday (d) Something
31. 31.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on holi.” (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 2
32. 32.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it raining outside___” asked Grandma. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
33. 33.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Rahul said, It is my turn now.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) It is (b) said, It (c) Rahul said (d) It is my turn now.
34. 34.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) Gave fresh milk. (b) My father cooked dal for dinner. (c) The old farmer planted rice in the field. (d) Our cat slept on the sofa.
35. 35.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The puppy was cold ___ we gave it a blanket.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
36. 36.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Dad said, I have finished my homework.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Dad said (b) I have finished my homework. (c) said, I (d) I have
37. 37.Rohan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I made a new friend. (b) Tomorrow I will make a new friend. (c) Every day I make a new friend. (d) You made a new friend today.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Ananya catches the bus at seven” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
40. 40.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The test had ten questions. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) I was so excited that I could not sleep.

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