English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 516 · 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 is punctuated correctly? (a) Dad asked, “Can I come with you?” (b) Dad asked, “Can I come with you.” (c) Dad asked “Can I come with you?” (d) Dad asked, Can I come with you?
2. 2.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Switch off the fan.” (a) command (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) question
3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) so (c) since (d) However
4. 4.Aarav is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) See ya, (d) Thank you and regards,
5. 5.Arjun wrote “a pretty doll in a pretty dress”. Which word means the same as “pretty” and can replace the second one? (a) ugly (b) wooden (c) lovely
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) the peacock (b) my new bicycle (c) our trip to the zoo (d) our postman
7. 7.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) grandma's garden (b) a busy railway station (c) my grandfather (d) the rainy season
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   3. Its stone walls were very thick.
   4. The guide told us about the old kings.
   5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) a visit to an old fort (c) the vegetable market (d) elephants
10. 10.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
11. 11.In a formal letter, what comes just after the date? (a) the receiver's address (b) the body (c) the subject (d) the greeting
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last wednesday i went to lucknow by train.” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 3
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it raining outside?” asked Mum? (b) “Is it raining outside,” asked Mum. (c) “Is it raining outside” asked Mum. (d) “Is it raining outside?” asked Mum.
15. 15.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Flies Sneha a kite on the roof. (b) Sneha flies on the roof a kite. (c) Sneha flies a kite on the roof. (d) Sneha a kite flies on the roof.
16. 16.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Ishaan bought a big purple balloon. (b) Ishaan bought a purple balloon. (c) Ishaan bought a balloon. (d) Ishaan bought a big balloon.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join “Nisha took an umbrella.” and “The sky was cloudy.”? (a) Nisha took an umbrella so the sky was cloudy. (b) Nisha took an umbrella because the sky was cloudy. (c) Nisha took an umbrella but the sky was cloudy.
18. 18.These words are mixed up: plants / Aisha / evening / in / waters / the / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Aisha the plants waters in the evening. (b) Aisha waters in the evening the plants. (c) Waters Aisha the plants in the evening. (d) Aisha waters the plants in the evening.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Elephants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Classroom
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The children sang a song in the hall.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___ (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
23. 23.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Rohan is when leaving for Delhi? (b) When Rohan is leaving for Delhi? (c) Is when Rohan leaving for Delhi? (d) When is Rohan leaving for Delhi?
24. 24.Pooja is writing a letter to her uncle. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
25. 25.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Grandma baked a cake it smelled lovely.” (a) after “baked” (b) after “Grandma” (c) after “a” (d) after “cake”
26. 26.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Mum smiled. I had cleaned my room.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
27. 27.You are writing to the Manager of a shop but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Saanvi, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Friend, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
29. 29.Priya is ending a letter to her grandmother. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours lovingly. (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Yours, lovingly
30. 30.Omkar is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You went to a wedding today. (b) Today I went to a wedding. (c) Every day I go to a wedding. (d) Tomorrow I will go to a wedding.
31. 31.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    18 January 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Meera
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
32. 32.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
33. 33.Which sentence describes the flower best? (a) Farhan picked a flower. (b) Farhan picked a white flower. (c) Farhan picked a tiny white flower. (d) Farhan picked a tiny flower.
34. 34.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
35. 35.Aisha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Send me the notes now. (b) SEND ME THE NOTES!!! (c) Could you please send me the notes?
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) Making Rangoli (b) My Best Friend (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Railway Station
37. 37.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My grandmother told us a story. (b) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (c) The shopkeeper counted the coins. (d) After we ate lunch.
38. 38.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Why is Aarav laughing?” (a) exclamation (b) statement (c) question (d) command
39. 39.You are writing to the Editor but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Dear Diya, (c) Hi there! (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
40. 40.In a diary entry, what comes just after “Dear Diary,”? (a) your name (b) the time (c) the day and date (d) the entry (body)

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