English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 526 · 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.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Grandpa reads the paper ___ he drinks his tea.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
2. 2.Which is the best way to join “The mango looked green.” and “It was very sweet.”? (a) The mango looked green because it was very sweet. (b) The mango looked green so it was very sweet. (c) The mango looked green but it was very sweet.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day
5. 5.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Pooja rode a new green bicycle. (b) Pooja rode a new bicycle. (c) Pooja rode a green bicycle. (d) Pooja rode a bicycle.
6. 6.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Sunrise Public School
   NOTICE
   19 June 2026
   Annual Sports Day
   Our annual sports day will be held on the main ground. All are welcome.
   Ananya
   Sports Captain (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Elephants (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Monsoon
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) We must not waste water. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
10. 10.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The garden has roses ___ it has sunflowers.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
11. 11.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Vikram feeds every morning the cat. (b) Feeds Vikram the cat every morning. (c) Vikram the cat feeds every morning. (d) Vikram feeds the cat every morning.
12. 12.Which describing word fits best?
    “The rainbow looks ___.” (a) sour (b) noisy (c) fluffy (d) colourful
13. 13.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Meera planted a seed she watered it daily.” (a) after “she” (b) after “Meera” (c) after “seed” (d) after “watered”
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
15. 15.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Reads Dev a storybook at night. (b) Dev reads at night a storybook. (c) Dev reads a storybook at night. (d) Dev a storybook reads at night.
16. 16.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The shop was closed we went back home.” (a) after “we” (b) after “went” (c) after “closed” (d) after “shop”
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
18. 18.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Mum cooked dal ___ she made rotis.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
19. 19.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    5 April 2026
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 11 April at 4 pm in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Ananya
    School Captain (a) Drawing Competition (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Free Eye Check-Up
20. 20.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    13 August 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 19 August at 9 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Cultural Secretary (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the date (d) the title
21. 21.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Diya picked her mango. Her ate it. (b) Diya picked her mango. She ate it. (c) Diya picked Diya's mango. Diya ate it.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join “The garden has roses.” and “It has sunflowers.”? (a) The garden has roses because it has sunflowers. (b) The garden has roses and it has sunflowers. (c) The garden has roses but it has sunflowers.
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time is it?” asked the teacher? (b) “What time is it?” asked the teacher. (c) “What time is it” asked the teacher. (d) “What time is it,” asked the teacher.
24. 24.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The cake was too sweet nobody ate a second piece.” (a) after “sweet” (b) after “a” (c) after “cake” (d) after “The”
25. 25.Ananya answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will call again at 6 pm on Monday.” What should Ananya write in the message for her mother? (a) I will call again at 6 pm on Monday. (b) Coach Iqbal will call again at 6 pm on Monday. (c) You will call again at 6 pm on Monday. (d) Coach Iqbal will call again at 7 pm on Monday.
26. 26.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Gill,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
27. 27.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    16 July 2026, 5:20 pm
    Grandma called. She will bring the books at 10 am on Thursday.
    Tara (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
28. 28.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my cousin and i visited a zoo in lucknow.” (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 2
29. 29.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Rohan painted a blue pot. (b) Rohan painted a small pot. (c) Rohan painted a pot. (d) Rohan painted a small blue pot.
30. 30.Rohan is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Send the photos now. (b) Could you please send the photos? (c) SEND THE PHOTOS!!!
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I have finished my homework___” said Rohan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
32. 32.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
33. 33.In a formal letter, what comes just after the receiver's address? (a) your address (b) the closing (c) the body (d) the subject
34. 34.“Put out the fire.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) what happens (predicate) (c) who or what (subject)
35. 35.Dev is writing a letter to his father. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Papa. (c) Dear Papa, (d) Dear, Papa
36. 36.Maria is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) CHECK MY PROJECT!!! (b) Check my project now. (c) Could you please check my project?
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Dripping Tap (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Power Cut
38. 38.Joseph is writing a letter to his grandmother. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
39. 39.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “How long the train is” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
40. 40.Which describing word fits best?
    “The honey tastes ___.” (a) sweet (b) quiet (c) colourful (d) prickly

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