English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 447 · 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:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   Then, look right, then left, then right again.
   ___, wait until the road is clear.
   Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) The Peacock (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Night Sky (d) My Grandfather
3. 3.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Priya said, I have finished my homework.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, I (b) I have (c) Priya said (d) I have finished my homework.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (b) Add a handful of corn kernels. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.
7. 7.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is how Sneha travelling to school? (b) Sneha is how travelling to school? (c) How is Sneha travelling to school? (d) How Sneha is travelling to school?
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) My Best Friend (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) The Railway Station
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The coach said, “It is my turn now.” (b) The coach said, “It is my turn now. (c) The coach said, It is my turn now. (d) The coach said “It is my turn now.”
10. 10.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Mum said, I have finished my homework.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) I have finished my homework. (b) said, I (c) I have (d) Mum said
11. 11.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked the teacher. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
12. 12.Arjun answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will call again at 6 pm on Friday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his brother? (a) I will call again at 6 pm on Friday. (b) Mrs Das will call again at 7 pm on Friday. (c) You will call again at 6 pm on Friday. (d) Mrs Das will call again at 6 pm on Friday.
13. 13.Which describing word fits best?
    “The library sounds ___.” (a) bright (b) quiet (c) prickly (d) bitter
14. 14.Saanvi answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her sister? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Sunday. (b) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Sunday. (d) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday.
15. 15.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The little puppy ran across the garden. (b) The tiny ant carried a crumb. (c) Lit lamps on Diwali. (d) The school bell rang loudly.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Village Fair (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Grandfather (d) Sports Day
17. 17.Simran answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Simran write in the message for her mother? (a) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Sunday. (b) I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) You will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Sunday. (d) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday.
18. 18.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Joseph sings a song in the morning. (b) Joseph a song sings in the morning. (c) Joseph sings in the morning a song. (d) Sings Joseph a song in the morning.
19. 19.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    19 November 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 23 November at 10 am in the music room. All are welcome. (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the date (d) the title
20. 20.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) A week has seven days. (c) I felt so proud of myself. (d) Our school has three floors.
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I have finished my homework___” said Tenzin. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
22. 22.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Tenzin bought a red balloon. (b) Tenzin bought a big red balloon. (c) Tenzin bought a big balloon. (d) Tenzin bought a balloon.
23. 23.Zoya is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) SEND THE PHOTOS!!! (b) Send the photos now. (c) Could you please send the photos?
24. 24.Which of these is a question? (a) What a long train! (b) Isha flies a kite on the roof. (c) Where is Isha playing cricket? (d) Switch off the fan.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (d) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
27. 27.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) I felt a little scared.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Peacock (c) Elephants (d) Healthy Food
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “It is my turn now,” said Diya. (b) It is my turn now,” said Diya. (c) “It is my turn now.” said Diya. (d) “It is my turn now” said Diya.
30. 30.Simran is writing a letter to her elder brother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Bhaiya. (b) Dear Bhaiya, (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear, Bhaiya
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
32. 32.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    13 March 2026
    Free Eye Check-Up
    A free eye check-up camp will be held in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Joseph
    School Captain (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
33. 33.Dev answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will visit us at 11 am on Monday.” What should Dev write in the message for his mother? (a) You will visit us at 11 am on Monday. (b) I will visit us at 11 am on Monday. (c) Mrs Das will visit us at 10 am on Monday. (d) Mrs Das will visit us at 11 am on Monday.
34. 34.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a change of section. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Frequent power cuts (b) Subject: Change of section (c) Subject: Leave for two days (d) Subject: Request for new storybooks
35. 35.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will visit us at 4 pm on Monday.
    Pooja (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
36. 36.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    13 January 2026
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 17 January at 4 pm. All are welcome.
    Diya
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
37. 37.Yash is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I went to a wedding. (b) Tomorrow I will go to a wedding. (c) Every day I go to a wedding. (d) You went to a wedding today.
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Simran said, “I have finished my homework. (b) Simran said, “I have finished my homework.” (c) Simran said “I have finished my homework.” (d) Simran said, I have finished my homework.
39. 39.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
40. 40.The first step is: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix the two with a brush. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Add some yellow paint beside it.

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