English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 502 · 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.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
2. 2.You are writing an email to tell your coach you will miss practice. Which subject line is best? (a) Hello!!! (b) Sports day date (c) Missing practice on Friday (d) Science project – Class 5B
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Please sit down___” said Arjun. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
5. 5.Kavya wrote “a wet towel on a wet floor”. Which word means the same as “wet” and can replace the second one? (a) damp (b) dry (c) round
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Best Friend (d) The Cricket Match
8. 8.Which describing word fits best?
   “The tree bark feels ___.” (a) colourful (b) noisy (c) sour (d) rough
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) The park looked clean and green again. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
11. 11.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Until the rain stopped. (b) The cricket match ended at five o'clock. (c) Shone over the lake. (d) My aunt.
12. 12.In a formal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) the date (b) the greeting (c) name and signature (d) the receiver's address
13. 13.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Zoya ate a yellow mango. (b) Zoya ate a juicy yellow mango. (c) Zoya ate a mango. (d) Zoya ate a juicy mango.
14. 14.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Simran planted Simran's sapling. Simran watered it. (b) Simran planted her sapling. She watered it. (c) Simran planted her sapling. Her watered it.
15. 15.You are writing a letter to the Municipal Officer about garbage on your street. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Leave for two days (b) Subject: Broken water cooler (c) Subject: Order for a dictionary (d) Subject: Garbage on our street
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
18. 18.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for two days’ leave. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Broken traffic light (b) Subject: Leave for two days (c) Subject: Stray dogs in our area (d) Subject: Change of section
19. 19.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I was so excited that I could not sleep. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) The shop sells pencils.
20. 20.Which describing word fits best?
    “The roasted peanuts taste ___.” (a) salty (b) quiet (c) bright (d) prickly
21. 21.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Rahul drinks warm milk before bed. (b) Rahul warm milk drinks before bed. (c) Rahul drinks before bed warm milk. (d) Drinks Rahul warm milk before bed.
22. 22.Vikram is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Give me one more day now. (b) GIVE ME ONE MORE DAY!!! (c) Could you please give me one more day?
23. 23.These words are mixed up: catches / bus / seven / at / Saanvi / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Catches Saanvi the bus at seven. (b) Saanvi the bus catches at seven. (c) Saanvi catches at seven the bus. (d) Saanvi catches the bus at seven.
24. 24.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Patel,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
25. 25.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the entry (body) (c) the time (d) your name
26. 26.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What is Zoya reading today? (b) Is what Zoya reading today? (c) What Zoya is reading today? (d) Zoya is what reading today?
27. 27.Which of these is a statement? (a) Please help me carry this box. (b) What is Meera drawing in class? (c) Nisha eats a banana after school. (d) How tall the tree is!
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) therefore (c) However (d) because
29. 29.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    16 March 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Didi,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will call again at 10 am on Wednesday.
    Riya (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
30. 30.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    11 June 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 18 June at 9 am near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Saanvi
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) the date (b) name and designation (c) the word NOTICE (d) the title
31. 31.Diya answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will come home at 5 pm on Saturday.” What should Diya write in the message for her father? (a) You will come home at 5 pm on Saturday. (b) Mrs Das will come home at 11 am on Saturday. (c) Mrs Das will come home at 5 pm on Saturday. (d) I will come home at 5 pm on Saturday.
32. 32.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “my birthday is on the first Thursday of January.” (a) is (b) first (c) my (d) of
33. 33.Imran answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will drop off the cake at 11 am on Sunday.” What should Imran write in the message for his mother? (a) Grandma will drop off the cake at 10 am on Sunday. (b) I will drop off the cake at 11 am on Sunday. (c) Grandma will drop off the cake at 11 am on Sunday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 11 am on Sunday.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
35. 35.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    8 October 2026, 11:30 am
    Grandma called. She will come home at 11 am on Sunday.
    Manav (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who ate the last laddoo___” asked Arjun. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
37. 37.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    5 October 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 11 October at 4 pm. All are welcome.
    Maria
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
38. 38.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Lost Ring (c) The New Girl (d) The Nest on the Window
39. 39.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Diya planted Diya's sapling. Diya watered it. (b) Diya planted her sapling. Her watered it. (c) Diya planted her sapling. She watered it.
40. 40.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) but (b) so (c) because

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