English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 515 · 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 MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
   ___
   Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
2. 2.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “Manav wore new clothes on onam.” (a) wore (b) onam (c) clothes (d) on
3. 3.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The firefighters put out the fire. (b) The postman brought a letter for Dad. (c) A green parrot. (d) The village pond was full of lotus flowers.
4. 4.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) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
6. 6.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Maria carried a heavy bag. (b) Maria carried a blue bag. (c) Maria carried a heavy blue bag. (d) Maria carried a bag.
7. 7.Which describing word fits best?
   “The kitten feels ___.” (a) salty (b) fluffy (c) colourful (d) quiet
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) my best friend (b) grandma's garden (c) a busy railway station (d) saving water
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
10. 10.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) My father. (b) Left the station at nine. (c) While Mum was cooking. (d) The cricket match ended at five o'clock.
11. 11.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The sun was shining. The birds were singing.” (a) but (b) and (c) because
12. 12.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Dev is why laughing? (b) Why is Dev laughing? (c) Is why Dev laughing? (d) Why Dev is laughing?
13. 13.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Joshi. Which opening is best? (a) Joshi, listen up (b) Hey Joshi!!! (c) Yo teacher, (d) Dear Mr Joshi,
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Ishaan said, The soup is ready.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Ishaan said (b) The soup (c) said, The (d) The soup is ready.
16. 16.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Ananya a bicycle rides to school. (b) Ananya rides a bicycle to school. (c) Ananya rides to school a bicycle. (d) Rides Ananya a bicycle to school.
17. 17.Which describing word fits best?
    “The busy market sounds ___.” (a) spicy (b) noisy (c) colourful (d) sticky
18. 18.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Ananya ate a big yellow mango. (b) Ananya ate a big mango. (c) Ananya ate a yellow mango. (d) Ananya ate a mango.
19. 19.A formal letter begins with “Dear Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
20. 20.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Mr Bose called. He will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday.
    Saanvi (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
22. 22.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Cleans Joseph the room every Saturday. (b) Joseph cleans every Saturday the room. (c) Joseph the room cleans every Saturday. (d) Joseph cleans the room every Saturday.
23. 23.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Arjun has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) She (c) He (d) It
24. 24.You are writing to the Editor, Ms Sen. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Ms Sen (b) Dear Ms Sen, (c) Dear Ms Sen. (d) Hi Sen!
25. 25.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The cricket match. (b) The red kite flew high in the sky. (c) A small mouse hid under the bed. (d) A busy squirrel collected nuts.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “maria wore new clothes on Eid.” (a) maria (b) clothes (c) new (d) on
28. 28.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
29. 29.Zoya answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will visit us at 10 am on Sunday.” What should Zoya write in the message for her father? (a) You will visit us at 10 am on Sunday. (b) I will visit us at 10 am on Sunday. (c) Aunt Lata will visit us at 10 am on Sunday. (d) Aunt Lata will visit us at 6 pm on Sunday.
30. 30.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) flying kites (b) the village fair (c) our pet cat (d) a day at the beach
31. 31.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Nisha is how travelling to school? (b) Is how Nisha travelling to school? (c) How Nisha is travelling to school? (d) How is Nisha travelling to school?
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
33. 33.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Nair. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Mrs Nair, (b) Hey Nair!!! (c) Nair, listen up (d) Yo teacher,
34. 34.Which describing word fits best?
    “The roasted peanuts taste ___.” (a) salty (b) colourful (c) noisy (d) smooth
35. 35.Simran is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please explain this sum again? (b) EXPLAIN THIS SUM AGAIN!!! (c) Explain this sum again now.
36. 36.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) the day and date (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) your name (d) the entry (body)
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
38. 38.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The ice cream seller rang his bell. (b) Since it was late. (c) Checked my throat. (d) A small mouse.
39. 39.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    12 February 2026
    Free Eye Check-Up
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 19 February at 2 pm in the medical room. All are welcome. (a) the word NOTICE (b) the date (c) name and designation (d) the title
40. 40.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “saanvi and Zoya will come to my house on Wednesday.” (a) to (b) come (c) will (d) saanvi

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