English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 539 · 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?
   
   MESSAGE
   9 May 2026, 5:20 pm
   Dear Papa,
   Mrs Das called. She will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Monday. (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
2. 2.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   4. We place small lamps around the design.
   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
4. 4.Priya answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Priya write in the message for her mother? (a) I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday. (b) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 10 am on Sunday. (c) You will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday. (d) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Broken Kite
6. 6.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) so (c) because (d) But
7. 7.Rahul is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) See ya, (c) Thank you and regards, (d) Bye bye!!!
8. 8.Manav answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Thursday.” What should Manav write in the message for his sister? (a) Grandma will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Thursday. (b) Grandma will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Thursday. (c) You will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Thursday. (d) I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Thursday.
9. 9.Sneha is writing a letter to her aunt. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Aunty. (b) Dear Aunty, (c) Dear, Aunty (d) Dear Sir,
10. 10.Which of these is a statement? (a) What is Pooja drawing in class? (b) What a beautiful garden! (c) Riya reads a storybook at night. (d) Bring your notebook tomorrow.
11. 11.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) How long the train is! (b) Manav eats a banana after school. (c) Please help me carry this box. (d) When is Kunal leaving for Delhi?
12. 12.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) the entry (body) (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) your name (d) the time
13. 13.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) I was happy but very tired.
14. 14.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Aisha ate a big mango. (b) Aisha ate a big yellow mango. (c) Aisha ate a mango. (d) Aisha ate a yellow mango.
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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Dripping Tap
16. 16.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Meera bought a round purple balloon. (b) Meera bought a round balloon. (c) Meera bought a purple balloon. (d) Meera bought a balloon.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) My Best Friend (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
18. 18.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A dog is running after a ball. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
20. 20.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Saanvi has a new toy car. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) He (c) It (d) She
21. 21.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on Christmas.” (a) met (b) we (c) cousins (d) all
22. 22.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 21 June at 9 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    Secretary, Science Club (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) the date
23. 23.Kunal is writing a letter to his friend Tenzin. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
24. 24.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Ishaan a banana eats after school. (b) Eats Ishaan a banana after school. (c) Ishaan eats a banana after school. (d) Ishaan eats after school a banana.
25. 25.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Maria has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Her (c) It (d) He
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Sports Day (b) Healthy Food (c) My New Bicycle (d) Grandma's Garden
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
28. 28.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) quiet (b) fluffy (c) sweet (d) shiny
29. 29.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Thursday.
    Kavya (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
30. 30.Zoya is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Bye bye!!!
31. 31.Which describing word fits best?
    “The roasted peanuts taste ___.” (a) rough (b) colourful (c) salty (d) noisy
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
33. 33.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The test had ten questions. (b) My heart was full of joy. (c) A week has seven days. (d) Our school has three floors.
34. 34.You are writing to the Principal, Dr Fernandes. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Dr Fernandes, (b) Dear Dr Fernandes. (c) Dear, Dr Fernandes (d) Hi Fernandes!
35. 35.Riya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You watched a puppet show today. (b) Every day I watch a puppet show. (c) Today I watched a puppet show. (d) Tomorrow I will watch a puppet show.
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) It is my turn now,” said Grandma. (b) “It is my turn now.” said Grandma. (c) “It is my turn now,” said Grandma. (d) “It is my turn now” said Grandma.
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) grandma's garden (b) the peacock (c) our pet cat (d) elephants
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) eating healthy food (b) my new bicycle (c) a cricket match (d) flying kites
40. 40.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) A week has seven days. (c) I felt a little scared. (d) The test had ten questions.

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