English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 545 · 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.Imran answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will bring the books at 7 pm on Sunday.” What should Imran write in the message for his sister? (a) You will bring the books at 7 pm on Sunday. (b) Mr Bose will bring the books at 7 pm on Sunday. (c) Mr Bose will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday. (d) I will bring the books at 7 pm on Sunday.
2. 2.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “we went to surat for pongal last year.” (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 2 (d) 4
3. 3.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where Aarav is playing cricket? (b) Where is Aarav playing cricket? (c) Is where Aarav playing cricket? (d) Aarav is where playing cricket?
4. 4.What kind of sentence is this?
   “How cold the morning is!” (a) statement (b) exclamation (c) question (d) command
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Its branches spread very wide.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
7. 7.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “We reached the beach the sand was warm.” (a) after “the” (b) after “was” (c) after “sand” (d) after “beach”
8. 8.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Little Flower School
   NOTICE
   7 September 2026
   Yoga Day
   A yoga session will be held on 13 September at 4 pm on the school ground. All are welcome. (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) the date (d) name and designation
9. 9.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) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
10. 10.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    5 January 2026
    A science exhibition will be held on 8 January at 4 pm in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Secretary, Science Club (a) Science Exhibition (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Music Club Auditions
11. 11.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    5 December 2026
    A book fair will be held on 8 December at 9 am in the school library. All are welcome.
    Ananya
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) the date (d) name and designation
12. 12.Joseph wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) tiny (c) huge
13. 13.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    20 June 2026
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 23 June at 10 am in the society park. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) Story-Telling Contest (b) Inter-House Quiz (c) Tree Plantation Drive
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The mango looked green. It was very sweet.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
16. 16.You are writing to the Librarian, Mr Joshi. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Joshi, (b) Dear Mr Joshi. (c) Hi Joshi! (d) Dear, Mr Joshi
17. 17.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Das,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) Healthy Food (d) Saving Water
19. 19.Saanvi is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Thank you and regards, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) See ya,
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tenzin fixed his toy car. He played with it. (b) Tenzin fixed his toy car. Him played with it. (c) Tenzin fixed Tenzin's toy car. Tenzin played with it.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Grandma asked “What time is it?” (b) Grandma asked, What time is it? (c) Grandma asked, “What time is it.” (d) Grandma asked, “What time is it?”
24. 24.Which of these is a question? (a) What a colourful rangoli! (b) Isha writes a poem every week. (c) Wash your hands before lunch. (d) Where is Aisha playing cricket?
25. 25.In a formal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) the subject (b) the body (c) your address (d) name and signature
26. 26.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    1 April 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held in the music room. All are welcome.
    Manav
    Cultural Secretary (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) The Vegetable Market
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
31. 31.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    2 December 2026
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 6 December at 3 pm near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Arjun
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Cleanliness Drive (c) Tree Plantation Drive
32. 32.These words are mixed up: garden / the / ball / kicks / the / Dev / in
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Dev kicks the ball in the garden. (b) Dev the ball kicks in the garden. (c) Kicks Dev the ball in the garden. (d) Dev kicks in the garden the ball.
33. 33.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The bag was heavy ___ Dad helped me carry it.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
34. 34.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) I was happy but very tired. (d) A week has seven days.
35. 35.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tenzin picked Tenzin's mango. Tenzin ate it. (b) Tenzin picked his mango. Him ate it. (c) Tenzin picked his mango. He ate it.
36. 36.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The little puppy.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
38. 38.Joseph is writing a letter to his friend Maria. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Maria, (b) Dear Maria. (c) Dear, Maria (d) Dear Sir,
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    17 October 2026
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 25 October at 9 am. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)

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