English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 554 · 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.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Hill View School
   NOTICE
   15 May 2026
   Book Fair
   A book fair will be held in the school library. All are welcome.
   Tenzin
   Secretary, Literary Club (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) However (c) since (d) so
3. 3.Imagine this picture:
   A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
4. 4.In a diary entry, what comes just before “Dear Diary,”? (a) the day and date (b) your name (c) the entry (body) (d) the time
5. 5.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Iyer,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
7. 7.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) your name (c) the entry (body) (d) the time
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
   ___
   A police officer helped Karan look for him.
   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
9. 9.Saanvi is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Thank you and regards,
10. 10.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. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Which of these is a question? (a) What a colourful rangoli! (b) Why is Sneha crying? (c) Kabir rides a bicycle to school. (d) Line up near the door.
12. 12.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    1 February 2026
    A science exhibition will be held on 6 February at 9 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Farhan
    Secretary, Science Club (a) Dance Workshop (b) Yoga Day (c) Science Exhibition
13. 13.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Tara is what drawing in class? (b) What is Tara drawing in class? (c) Is what Tara drawing in class? (d) What Tara is drawing in class?
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (d) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
15. 15.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    11 February 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 17 February at 2 pm in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Arjun
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) Inter-House Quiz (b) Science Exhibition (c) Drawing Competition
16. 16.Which of these is a command? (a) How is Arjun travelling to school? (b) What a bright moon! (c) Bring your notebook tomorrow. (d) Ishaan packs the school bag at night.
17. 17.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt a little scared. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) Our school has three floors.
18. 18.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Rahul cleans the room every Saturday.” (a) exclamation (b) question (c) command (d) statement
19. 19.In an informal letter, what comes just before the body? (a) your name (b) the greeting (c) your address (d) the date
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join “We stayed indoors.” and “It was raining.”? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) We stayed indoors but it was raining. (c) We stayed indoors so it was raining.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
25. 25.In a formal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) the body (b) the date (c) the greeting (d) name and signature
26. 26.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) When Aarav is leaving for Delhi? (b) When is Aarav leaving for Delhi? (c) Aarav is when leaving for Delhi? (d) Is when Aarav leaving for Delhi?
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is how Aarav travelling to school? (b) How is Aarav travelling to school? (c) Aarav is how travelling to school? (d) How Aarav is travelling to school?
29. 29.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt so proud of myself. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) The zoo opens at nine.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Riya carried a bag. (b) Riya carried a big bag. (c) Riya carried a blue bag. (d) Riya carried a big blue bag.
33. 33.Which of these is a statement? (a) What a tall tree! (b) Where is Imran playing cricket? (c) Please pass the salt. (d) Ananya waters the plants in the evening.
34. 34.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    7 June 2026
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 13 June at 10 am in the art room. All are welcome. (a) the date (b) the word NOTICE (c) name and designation (d) the title
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who ate the last laddoo,” asked Dad. (b) “Who ate the last laddoo” asked Dad. (c) “Who ate the last laddoo?” asked Dad. (d) “Who ate the last laddoo?” asked Dad?
37. 37.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Scrub the plate with soap.
38. 38.Diya wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) noisy (c) silent
39. 39.Simran is writing a letter to her grandmother. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
40. 40.You are writing to the Librarian but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Arjun, (c) Dear Friend, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,

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