English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 524 · 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) Grandma asked, Can I come with you? (b) Grandma asked, “Can I come with you.” (c) Grandma asked “Can I come with you?” (d) Grandma asked, “Can I come with you?”
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The New Girl
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Best Friend (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Railway Station
4. 4.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Saanvi said, I have finished my homework.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) I have (b) I have finished my homework. (c) Saanvi said (d) said, I
5. 5.Diya is ending a letter to her father. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours, lovingly (b) Your's lovingly, (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Yours lovingly,
6. 6.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Simran has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) Her (d) It
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Diya said “Close the window.” (b) Diya said, Close the window. (c) Diya said, “Close the window.” (d) Diya said, “Close the window.
8. 8.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   9 February 2026, 2:45 pm
   Dear Mum,
   Uncle Ravi called. He will call again at 11 am on Monday.
   Kabir (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
9. 9.Tara is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) See ya, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) Thank you and regards,
10. 10.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Sen. Which opening is best? (a) Sen, listen up (b) Dear Mrs Sen, (c) Yo teacher, (d) Hey Sen!!!
11. 11.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Yash washed his bicycle. Him rode it. (b) Yash washed his bicycle. He rode it. (c) Yash washed Yash's bicycle. Yash rode it.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Kite Festival (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
14. 14.Isha answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will bring the books at 7 pm on Sunday.” What should Isha write in the message for her mother? (a) Mrs Das will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday. (b) I will bring the books at 7 pm on Sunday. (c) You will bring the books at 7 pm on Sunday. (d) Mrs Das will bring the books at 7 pm on Sunday.
15. 15.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Power Cut (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Saving the Fish
16. 16.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    27 September 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Mr Bose called. He will bring the books at 6 pm on Friday. (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
17. 17.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My grandmother told us a story. (b) The tiny ant carried a crumb. (c) The school bus. (d) The cricket match ended at five o'clock.
18. 18.Farhan is writing a letter to his grandmother. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
19. 19.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    1 September 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 8 September at 3 pm. All are welcome.
    Rahul
    Cultural Secretary (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
20. 20.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Kabir has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) She (d) Him
21. 21.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    15 February 2026
    Annual Sports Day
    Our annual sports day will be held on 18 February at 9 am. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    Sports Captain (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
22. 22.Priya is writing a letter to her friend Simran. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
23. 23.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The bell rang the children ran out.” (a) after “bell” (b) after “rang” (c) after “ran” (d) after “The”
24. 24.The first steps are: “Cut two lemons in half. Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (b) Serve the lemonade in glasses.
25. 25.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. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “maria lives near the lake in Chennai.” (a) lake (b) maria (c) near (d) the
27. 27.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Khan,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
28. 28.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Manav has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Him (c) He (d) It
29. 29.In a formal letter, what comes just before the date? (a) the body (b) name and signature (c) the greeting (d) your address
30. 30.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What a long train!” (a) question (b) command (c) statement (d) exclamation
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. The waves splashed over our feet.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
32. 32.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
33. 33.Isha is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I visit the zoo with my class. (b) Today I visited the zoo with my class. (c) Tomorrow I will visit the zoo with my class. (d) You visited the zoo with my class today.
34. 34.In a diary entry, what comes just before the time? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) your name (c) the day and date (d) the entry (body)
35. 35.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last wednesday i went to surat by train.” (a) 6 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
36. 36.You are writing an email to thank your aunt for a birthday gift. Which subject line is best? (a) Something (b) Request to renew a book (c) Thank you for the gift (d) Missing practice on Friday
37. 37.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Why is Riya laughing” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
38. 38.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The New Girl (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Bean Seed
39. 39.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Rahul has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Him (c) He (d) She
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First

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