English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 555 · 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 sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Sings Nisha a song in the morning. (b) Nisha sings in the morning a song. (c) Nisha sings a song in the morning. (d) Nisha a song sings in the morning.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
3. 3.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Isha kicks the ball in the garden. (b) Isha the ball kicks in the garden. (c) Isha kicks in the garden the ball. (d) Kicks Isha the ball in the garden.
4. 4.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) I was really nervous at first. (d) The bus has forty seats.
5. 5.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Mum cooked dal. She made rotis.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
6. 6.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Writes Aisha a poem every week. (b) Aisha a poem writes every week. (c) Aisha writes a poem every week. (d) Aisha writes every week a poem.
7. 7.These words are mixed up: the / kicks / Kavya / the / garden / in / ball
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Kavya the ball kicks in the garden. (b) Kicks Kavya the ball in the garden. (c) Kavya kicks the ball in the garden. (d) Kavya kicks in the garden the ball.
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
9. 9.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) READ THIS NOW (b) Photos from the school trip (c) Leave: unwell today (d) Maths homework for today
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    ___
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
11. 11.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Isha is where going after school? (b) Is where Isha going after school? (c) Where is Isha going after school? (d) Where Isha is going after school?
12. 12.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. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.Which is the best way to join “It was very hot.” and “We went for a swim.”? (a) It was very hot because we went for a swim. (b) It was very hot but we went for a swim. (c) It was very hot so we went for a swim.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
15. 15.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Nisha made her card. Her posted it. (b) Nisha made her card. She posted it. (c) Nisha made Nisha's card. Nisha posted it.
16. 16.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Ishaan said, The bus is late today.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, The (b) The bus is late today. (c) The bus (d) Ishaan said
17. 17.You are writing to the Principal but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Imran, (c) Dear Sir/Madam, (d) Dear Friend,
18. 18.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a bright moon” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
19. 19.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Eats Diya a banana after school. (b) Diya eats after school a banana. (c) Diya eats a banana after school. (d) Diya a banana eats after school.
20. 20.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What a tasty samosa!” (a) exclamation (b) statement (c) command (d) question
21. 21.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The garden has roses. It has sunflowers.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
22. 22.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    16 March 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 21 March at 3 pm in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) the date
23. 23.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Imran planted his sapling. He watered it. (b) Imran planted his sapling. Him watered it. (c) Imran planted Imran's sapling. Imran watered it.
24. 24.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    13 November 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 17 November at 10 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Omkar
    Cultural Secretary (a) Tree Plantation Drive (b) Book Fair (c) Dance Workshop
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (d) She watered the pot every morning.
26. 26.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The baby elephant splashed in the river. (b) Waiting for the bus. (c) The little puppy ran across the garden. (d) The village pond was full of lotus flowers.
27. 27.You are writing a letter to the Electricity Officer about power cuts. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Broken water cooler (b) Subject: Change of section (c) Subject: Leave for two days (d) Subject: Frequent power cuts
28. 28.Which of these is a statement? (a) Where is Joseph playing cricket? (b) How cute the puppy is! (c) Tenzin brushes the dog on Sundays. (d) Please speak slowly.
29. 29.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Saanvi washed Saanvi's bicycle. Saanvi rode it. (b) Saanvi washed her bicycle. Her rode it. (c) Saanvi washed her bicycle. She rode it.
30. 30.Arjun is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You watched a puppet show today. (b) Today I watched a puppet show. (c) Tomorrow I will watch a puppet show. (d) Every day I watch a puppet show.
31. 31.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we visited the old fort in patna on thursday.” (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 2
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (d) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) Although (c) so (d) First
35. 35.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The players ran onto the field. (b) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (c) Two ducks swam in the pond. (d) Playing with my friends.
36. 36.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Das. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Hey Das!!! (c) Dear Ms Das, (d) Das, listen up
37. 37.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    The teacher said, I have finished my homework.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, I (b) The teacher said (c) I have (d) I have finished my homework.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.You are writing to the Municipal Officer, Mrs Iyer. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi Iyer! (b) Dear Mrs Iyer. (c) Dear Mrs Iyer, (d) Dear, Mrs Iyer
40. 40.Aisha wrote “a scared cat and a scared puppy”. Which word means the same as “scared” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) brave (c) afraid

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