English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 483 · 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.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
2. 2.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Verma. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Verma!!! (b) Dear Mrs Verma, (c) Verma, listen up (d) Yo teacher,
3. 3.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Tara Grandma helps in the kitchen. (b) Helps Tara Grandma in the kitchen. (c) Tara helps Grandma in the kitchen. (d) Tara helps in the kitchen Grandma.
4. 4.Imran is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I got full marks in maths. (b) You got full marks in maths today. (c) Every day I get full marks in maths. (d) Tomorrow I will get full marks in maths.
5. 5.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is where Aisha going after school? (b) Where Aisha is going after school? (c) Aisha is where going after school? (d) Where is Aisha going after school?
6. 6.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
8. 8.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   26 January 2026, 4:10 pm
   Dear Mum,
   Uncle Ravi called. He will come home at 4 pm on Friday.
   Saanvi (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
9. 9.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Simran planted her sapling. Her watered it. (b) Simran planted Simran's sapling. Simran watered it. (c) Simran planted her sapling. She watered it.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (d) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) Although (c) since (d) so
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
15. 15.Dev wrote “a cold wind on a cold night”. Which word means the same as “cold” and can replace the second one? (a) round (b) hot (c) chilly
16. 16.Which is the best way to join “The room was dark.” and “I switched on the light.”? (a) The room was dark because I switched on the light. (b) The room was dark so I switched on the light. (c) The room was dark but I switched on the light.
17. 17.Simran is writing a letter to her uncle. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Uncle (c) Dear Uncle, (d) Dear Uncle.
18. 18.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 Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
19. 19.These words are mixed up: draws / Riya / in / a / art / picture / class
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Draws Riya a picture in art class. (b) Riya draws in art class a picture. (c) Riya a picture draws in art class. (d) Riya draws a picture in art class.
20. 20.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ananya has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) He (c) Her (d) It
21. 21.Dev answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will visit us at 7 pm on Monday.” What should Dev write in the message for his mother? (a) Mrs Das will visit us at 7 pm on Monday. (b) You will visit us at 7 pm on Monday. (c) Mrs Das will visit us at 11 am on Monday. (d) I will visit us at 7 pm on Monday.
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Tenzin asked, Is it raining outside? (b) Tenzin asked “Is it raining outside?” (c) Tenzin asked, “Is it raining outside?” (d) Tenzin asked, “Is it raining outside.”
23. 23.In a formal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) your address (b) the body (c) the date (d) name and signature
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Write the letter. (c) Seal the envelope. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
25. 25.You are writing to the Principal, Dr Nair. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Dr Nair. (b) Dear, Dr Nair (c) Hi Nair! (d) Dear Dr Nair,
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
27. 27.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) the day and date (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the time (d) your name
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Monsoon (d) The Railway Station
29. 29.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    3 July 2026
    Annual Sports Day
    Our annual sports day will be held on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Yash
    Sports Captain (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
31. 31.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Joshi. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Dear Mrs Joshi, (c) Joshi, listen up (d) Hey Joshi!!!
32. 32.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 boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
34. 34.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Singh. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Mrs Singh, (b) Yo teacher, (c) Singh, listen up (d) Hey Singh!!!
35. 35.In an informal letter, what comes just before your name? (a) your address (b) the greeting (c) the closing (d) the date
36. 36.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Aarav feeds the cat every morning. (b) Aarav feeds every morning the cat. (c) Feeds Aarav the cat every morning. (d) Aarav the cat feeds every morning.
37. 37.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I come with you___” asked Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
38. 38.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Joshi,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
39. 39.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Imran drew a red house. (b) Imran drew a house. (c) Imran drew a tall house. (d) Imran drew a tall red house.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because

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