English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 567 · 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) Drinks Rahul warm milk before bed. (b) Rahul drinks warm milk before bed. (c) Rahul drinks before bed warm milk. (d) Rahul warm milk drinks before bed.
2. 2.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
3. 3.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Wash the fruits well. (c) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
4. 4.Arjun wrote “a rich king in a rich city”. Which word means the same as “rich” and can replace the second one? (a) poor (b) wealthy (c) purple
5. 5.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My little brother broke his toy car. (b) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (c) Eating a big mango. (d) My grandmother told us a story.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match.
   ___
   On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
7. 7.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) my best friend (b) the school library (c) eating healthy food (d) elephants
8. 8.You are writing to the Bank Manager, Dr Khan. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Dr Khan. (b) Dear, Dr Khan (c) Dear Dr Khan, (d) Hi Khan!
9. 9.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Riverside School
   13 July 2026
   Music Club Auditions
   Auditions for the music club will be held on 16 July at 9 am in the music room. All are welcome.
   Sneha
   Cultural Secretary (a) the date (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
10. 10.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) As soon as we reached home. (b) The ice cream seller. (c) The red kite flew high in the sky. (d) Lit lamps on Diwali.
11. 11.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Yash made his card. He posted it. (b) Yash made his card. Him posted it. (c) Yash made Yash's card. Yash posted it.
12. 12.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The sun was shining. The birds were singing.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
13. 13.Which describing word fits best?
    “The honey tastes ___.” (a) loud (b) sticky (c) shiny (d) sweet
14. 14.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Open your books to page ten. (b) Why is Farhan crying? (c) Arjun packs the school bag at night. (d) What a noisy market!
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. The day began with a march past.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
16. 16.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Splashed in the river.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
17. 17.You are writing to the Librarian, Ms Kapoor. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi Kapoor! (b) Dear Ms Kapoor. (c) Dear, Ms Kapoor (d) Dear Ms Kapoor,
18. 18.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Kunal is what eating for lunch? (b) Is what Kunal eating for lunch? (c) What Kunal is eating for lunch? (d) What is Kunal eating for lunch?
19. 19.Isha is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) See ya, (c) Thank you and regards, (d) Bye bye!!!
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
21. 21.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    5 August 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Didi,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will come home at 6 pm on Wednesday.
    Kabir (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
22. 22.In an informal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) your name (b) the date (c) your address (d) the body
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Power Cut (d) The Bean Seed
24. 24.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    6 June 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Aunt Lata called. She will call again at 4 pm on Saturday.
    Vikram (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
25. 25.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) The zoo opens at nine. (d) My heart was full of joy.
26. 26.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What is Kunal eating for lunch” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
27. 27.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Meera packs the school bag at night. (b) Meera the school bag packs at night. (c) Packs Meera the school bag at night. (d) Meera packs at night the school bag.
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    ___, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
29. 29.Which of these is a statement? (a) Please feed the cat. (b) How beautiful the garden is! (c) Diya rides a bicycle to school. (d) What is Isha reading today?
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
35. 35.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Tara rides a bicycle to school” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
36. 36.You are writing a letter to a bookshop ordering a dictionary. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Order for a dictionary (b) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (c) Subject: Garbage on our street (d) Subject: Opening a savings account
37. 37.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Writes Yash a poem every week. (b) Yash writes every week a poem. (c) Yash writes a poem every week. (d) Yash a poem writes every week.
38. 38.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The players ran onto the field. (b) The children sang a song in the hall. (c) My best friend gave me a pencil. (d) Grabbed a banana.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
40. 40.In an informal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the greeting (b) the closing (c) the date (d) your name

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