English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 51 · 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 is the best way to join “We ran fast.” and “We missed the train.”? (a) We ran fast but we missed the train. (b) We ran fast because we missed the train. (c) We ran fast so we missed the train.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Clean Park (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Saving the Fish
3. 3.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   25 February 2026, 11:30 am
   Dear Didi,
   Coach Iqbal called. He will call again at 10 am on Friday. (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (d) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
5. 5.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rahul painted his pot. He sold it. (b) Rahul painted Rahul's pot. Rahul sold it. (c) Rahul painted his pot. Him sold it.
6. 6.These words are mixed up: Arjun / the / at / catches / seven / bus
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Arjun catches at seven the bus. (b) Catches Arjun the bus at seven. (c) Arjun the bus catches at seven. (d) Arjun catches the bus at seven.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (d) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
8. 8.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   Dear Didi,
   Coach Iqbal called. He will bring the books at 10 am on Monday.
   Rohan (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Best Friend (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Village Fair
10. 10.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Das,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
12. 12.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    22 May 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Papa,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will come home at 6 pm on Monday.
    Arjun (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
14. 14.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I was really nervous at first. (b) The bus has forty seats. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) The test had ten questions.
15. 15.Aisha is writing a letter to her friend Aarav. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Aarav (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Aarav, (d) Dear Aarav.
16. 16.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “It was very hot we drank cold water.” (a) after “cold” (b) after “It” (c) after “drank” (d) after “hot”
17. 17.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    20 February 2026
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 25 February at 2 pm. All are welcome.
    Manav
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
18. 18.Imran is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I planted a tree in our garden. (b) Tomorrow I will plant a tree in our garden. (c) You planted a tree in our garden today. (d) Every day I plant a tree in our garden.
19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A man is jogging along the path. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Dev said, The soup is ready.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, The (b) The soup (c) The soup is ready. (d) Dev said
22. 22.In a formal letter, what comes just before the body? (a) name and signature (b) the date (c) the greeting (d) the subject
23. 23.Which is the best way to join “The soup was hot.” and “It was not tasty.”? (a) The soup was hot but it was not tasty. (b) The soup was hot because it was not tasty. (c) The soup was hot so it was not tasty.
24. 24.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Kavya ate a yellow mango. (b) Kavya ate a mango. (c) Kavya ate a big mango. (d) Kavya ate a big yellow mango.
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
27. 27.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Arjun practised every day. He won the prize.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Pooja found a pink shell. (b) Pooja found a tiny pink shell. (c) Pooja found a tiny shell. (d) Pooja found a shell.
29. 29.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I was happy but very tired. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) The shop sells pencils. (d) The bus has forty seats.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
31. 31.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last friday i went to surat by train.” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 3 (d) 4
32. 32.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Mrs Das called. She will bring the books at 5 pm on Saturday.
    Arjun (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
33. 33.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “my cousin and I visited a zoo in Jaipur.” (a) cousin (b) visited (c) my (d) and
34. 34.Which sentence describes the butterfly best? (a) Kavya saw a butterfly. (b) Kavya saw an orange butterfly. (c) Kavya saw a pretty orange butterfly. (d) Kavya saw a pretty butterfly.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
36. 36.These words are mixed up: every / poem / writes / a / Omkar / week
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Omkar writes a poem every week. (b) Omkar a poem writes every week. (c) Writes Omkar a poem every week. (d) Omkar writes every week a poem.
37. 37.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Mr Bose called. He will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.
    Dev (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.In a formal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) the date (b) the closing (c) name and signature (d) the subject
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3

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