English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 450 · 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 ENDING of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
2. 2.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Tara likes to paint ___ she likes to draw.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, heat a little oil in a pan.
   Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
   ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
4. 4.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (b) Boil it for ten minutes. (c) Cool the egg in cold water. (d) Put an egg in a pan of water.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our School Library (b) My Pet Cat (c) Sports Day (d) The Peacock
6. 6.In a formal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) the receiver's address (b) your address (c) the closing (d) the greeting
7. 7.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Lotus Vidyalaya
   NOTICE
   3 February 2026
   Free Eye Check-Up
   A free eye check-up camp will be held on 8 February at 9 am. All are welcome.
   Aisha
   School Captain (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Power Cut
9. 9.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Sit down quietly.” (a) statement (b) exclamation (c) command (d) question
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
11. 11.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Rao. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Mrs Rao, (b) Yo teacher, (c) Rao, listen up (d) Hey Rao!!!
12. 12.Which is the best way to join “The water was too cold.” and “We did not swim.”? (a) The water was too cold because we did not swim. (b) The water was too cold but we did not swim. (c) The water was too cold so we did not swim.
13. 13.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Brush all your teeth gently. (c) Rinse your mouth with water.
14. 14.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) I felt sad when it ended. (d) The bus has forty seats.
15. 15.You are writing to the Bank Manager but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Sir/Madam, (c) Dear Aarav, (d) Dear Friend,
16. 16.Which describing word fits best?
    “The library sounds ___.” (a) quiet (b) shiny (c) spicy (d) sticky
17. 17.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We ran to the bus stop. We were late.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The coach asked “Can I come with you?” (b) The coach asked, “Can I come with you.” (c) The coach asked, Can I come with you? (d) The coach asked, “Can I come with you?”
19. 19.In a formal letter, what comes just before name and signature? (a) the body (b) the greeting (c) the receiver's address (d) the closing
20. 20.You are writing a letter to the Sports Teacher asking to join the football team. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (b) Subject: Leave for two days (c) Subject: Request for a school picnic (d) Subject: Joining the football team
21. 21.These words are mixed up: packs / night / Sneha / at / bag / the / school
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Sneha the school bag packs at night. (b) Sneha packs at night the school bag. (c) Sneha packs the school bag at night. (d) Packs Sneha the school bag at night.
22. 22.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we visited the old fort in delhi on tuesday.” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2
23. 23.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “How cute the puppy is” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
24. 24.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    2 May 2026
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 5 May at 10 am. All are welcome.
    Arjun
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
26. 26.Saanvi is writing a letter to her mother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mummy. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear, Mummy (d) Dear Mummy,
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I have finished my homework___” said Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
28. 28.In a diary entry, what comes just before the entry (body)? (a) the day and date (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the time (d) your name
29. 29.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Fernandes. Which opening is best? (a) Fernandes, listen up (b) Yo teacher, (c) Dear Ms Fernandes, (d) Hey Fernandes!!!
30. 30.Saanvi answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Friday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her sister? (a) I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Friday. (b) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Friday. (c) You will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Friday. (d) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Friday.
31. 31.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The sky turned dark soon it began to rain.” (a) after “it” (b) after “began” (c) after “dark” (d) after “to”
32. 32.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a bright moon” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Grandfather
34. 34.You are writing an email to ask your teacher for the maths homework. Which subject line is best? (a) Missing practice on Friday (b) Maths homework for today (c) READ THIS NOW (d) Sports day date
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have finished my homework.” said Manav. (b) “I have finished my homework” said Manav. (c) I have finished my homework,” said Manav. (d) “I have finished my homework,” said Manav.
36. 36.“Flew high in the sky.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) nothing is missing (c) what happens (predicate)
37. 37.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my aunt made sweets for pongal.” (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 2
38. 38.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) First (c) because (d) so
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
40. 40.Which describing word fits best?
    “The sun looks ___.” (a) salty (b) bright (c) noisy (d) prickly

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