English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 535 · 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 part is missing from this message?
   
   18 January 2026, 11:30 am
   Dear Mum,
   Mrs Das called. She will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Wednesday.
   Isha (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
2. 2.You are writing an email to invite your class to your birthday party. Which subject line is best? (a) Maths homework for today (b) Photos from the school trip (c) Invitation: my birthday party (d) Hello!!!
3. 3.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Rahul opened a big yellow umbrella. (b) Rahul opened a yellow umbrella. (c) Rahul opened an umbrella. (d) Rahul opened a big umbrella.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join “The water was too cold.” and “We did not swim.”? (a) The water was too cold but we did not swim. (b) The water was too cold because we did not swim. (c) The water was too cold so we did not swim.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) Priya the Queen (c) The New Girl (d) The Dinosaur Book
6. 6.Simran is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) See ya, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Thank you and regards, (d) Bye bye!!!
7. 7.Simran is ending a letter to her elder sister. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours lovingly. (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Yours, lovingly
8. 8.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kunal found his kite. Him flew it. (b) Kunal found his kite. He flew it. (c) Kunal found Kunal's kite. Kunal flew it.
9. 9.In a diary entry, what comes just before the entry (body)? (a) your name (b) the day and date (c) the time (d) “Dear Diary,”
10. 10.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    10 April 2026
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held in the art room. All are welcome.
    Omkar
    Secretary, Art Club (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
11. 11.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) Lost at the Mela (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Power Cut (d) A Card for Grandpa
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) saving water (c) our pet cat (d) eating healthy food
13. 13.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    7 October 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Didi,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Tuesday. (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
14. 14.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Dev is where going after school? (b) Where Dev is going after school? (c) Is where Dev going after school? (d) Where is Dev going after school?
15. 15.Which is the best way to join “I like mangoes.” and “My sister likes apples.”? (a) I like mangoes so my sister likes apples. (b) I like mangoes because my sister likes apples. (c) I like mangoes but my sister likes apples.
16. 16.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Tara found a shell. (b) Tara found a tiny pink shell. (c) Tara found a tiny shell. (d) Tara found a pink shell.
17. 17.In a formal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) name and signature (d) the date
18. 18.Pooja is ending a letter to her mother. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours, lovingly (b) Your's lovingly, (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Yours lovingly,
19. 19.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the day and date (c) your name (d) the time
20. 20.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where Isha is going after school? (b) Is where Isha going after school? (c) Isha is where going after school? (d) Where is Isha going after school?
21. 21.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Classroom (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
22. 22.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Sneha has a new sapling. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) Her (c) It (d) She
23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Elephants (b) My Best Friend (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our School Library
26. 26.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Wait for me at the gate.” (a) statement (b) question (c) exclamation (d) command
27. 27.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Isha Grandma helps in the kitchen. (b) Isha helps Grandma in the kitchen. (c) Helps Isha Grandma in the kitchen. (d) Isha helps in the kitchen Grandma.
28. 28.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Rohan wore new clothes on baisakhi.” (a) baisakhi (b) clothes (c) on (d) wore
29. 29.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Why Riya is laughing? (b) Why is Riya laughing? (c) Is why Riya laughing? (d) Riya is why laughing?
30. 30.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last thursday i went to mysuru by train.” (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 6
31. 31.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The test had ten questions. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) I felt so proud of myself.
32. 32.Which describing word fits best?
    “The rainbow looks ___.” (a) sour (b) sticky (c) colourful (d) quiet
33. 33.In a formal letter, what comes just before the subject? (a) the receiver's address (b) the closing (c) the date (d) name and signature
34. 34.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “It was very hot we drank cold water.” (a) after “we” (b) after “cold” (c) after “very” (d) after “hot”
35. 35.Which describing word fits best?
    “The bitter gourd tastes ___.” (a) loud (b) colourful (c) bitter (d) sticky
36. 36.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tamarind tastes ___.” (a) quiet (b) fluffy (c) sour (d) shiny
37. 37.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Why is Tara crying” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
38. 38.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    21 April 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Grandma called. She will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Saturday.
    Omkar (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
39. 39.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) Maths homework for today (c) Invitation: my birthday party (d) READ THIS NOW
40. 40.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.

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