English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 52 · 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 write this, without repeating the name? (a) Joseph planted Joseph's sapling. Joseph watered it. (b) Joseph planted his sapling. He watered it. (c) Joseph planted his sapling. Him watered it.
2. 2.Zoya is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please send me the notes? (b) SEND ME THE NOTES!!! (c) Send me the notes now.
3. 3.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “Meera planted a seed she watered it daily.” (a) after “a” (b) after “planted” (c) after “she” (d) after “seed”
4. 4.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “What a funny joke” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
5. 5.Aisha answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will call again at 5 pm on Sunday.” What should Aisha write in the message for her mother? (a) I will call again at 5 pm on Sunday. (b) You will call again at 5 pm on Sunday. (c) Uncle Ravi will call again at 10 am on Sunday. (d) Uncle Ravi will call again at 5 pm on Sunday.
6. 6.Meera answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.” What should Meera write in the message for her mother? (a) Grandma will bring the books at 10 am on Tuesday. (b) I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (c) You will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (d) Grandma will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.
7. 7.Which describing word fits best?
   “The sun looks ___.” (a) salty (b) quiet (c) smooth (d) bright
8. 8.Pooja is writing a letter to her friend Arjun. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
9. 9.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Lost Ring
10. 10.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Broken Kite (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Train to Shimla
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
13. 13.Ananya is writing a letter to her grandfather. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
14. 14.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
15. 15.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Two ducks swam in the pond. (b) A small mouse. (c) Playing with my friends. (d) Rang loudly.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join “Meera was hungry.” and “She ate a banana.”? (a) Meera was hungry because she ate a banana. (b) Meera was hungry but she ate a banana. (c) Meera was hungry so she ate a banana.
17. 17.Manav answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday.” What should Manav write in the message for his sister? (a) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) You will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday. (c) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 10 am on Sunday. (d) I will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday.
18. 18.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The bell rang the children ran out.” (a) after “children” (b) after “bell” (c) after “rang” (d) after “The”
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ishaan said “Let us play outside.” (b) Ishaan said, “Let us play outside.” (c) Ishaan said, Let us play outside. (d) Ishaan said, “Let us play outside.
20. 20.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    8 April 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 13 April at 11 am. All are welcome.
    Arjun
    Cultural Secretary (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
21. 21.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a tall tree” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
22. 22.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday.
    Simran (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.Aarav is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You went to a wedding today. (b) Every day I go to a wedding. (c) Today I went to a wedding. (d) Tomorrow I will go to a wedding.
25. 25.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where is my bag___” asked Ishaan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where is my bag?” asked Ishaan. (b) “Where is my bag” asked Ishaan. (c) “Where is my bag?” asked Ishaan? (d) “Where is my bag,” asked Ishaan.
27. 27.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Dev ate a juicy mango. (b) Dev ate a ripe mango. (c) Dev ate a mango. (d) Dev ate a juicy ripe mango.
28. 28.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Vikram has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) It (d) Him
29. 29.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Grandma baked a cake it smelled lovely.” (a) after “it” (b) after “a” (c) after “cake” (d) after “Grandma”
30. 30.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Grabbed a banana. (b) The ice cream seller rang his bell. (c) The red kite. (d) As soon as we reached home.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
32. 32.In a diary entry, what comes just after “Dear Diary,”? (a) the day and date (b) the entry (body) (c) the time (d) your name
33. 33.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) Sports day date (d) READ THIS NOW
34. 34.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Isha has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) He (c) It (d) She
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where is my bag?” asked Dad? (b) “Where is my bag?” asked Dad. (c) “Where is my bag” asked Dad. (d) “Where is my bag,” asked Dad.
36. 36.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Omkar writes a poem every week” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
37. 37.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Grandma called. She will come home at 11 am on Wednesday.
    Imran (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
38. 38.Kavya is writing a letter to her friend Sneha. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
39. 39.Which describing word fits best?
    “The roasted peanuts taste ___.” (a) loud (b) rough (c) shiny (d) salty
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4

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