English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 573 · 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 word joins these two sentences best?
   “The road was wet. We walked slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
3. 3.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Zoya carried a heavy bag. (b) Zoya carried a bag. (c) Zoya carried a blue bag. (d) Zoya carried a heavy blue bag.
4. 4.Maria is writing a letter to her friend Nisha. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
5. 5.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “It started to rain ___ we opened our umbrellas.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
6. 6.Which describing word fits best?
   “The rainbow looks ___.” (a) fluffy (b) colourful (c) quiet (d) bitter
7. 7.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Rang loudly. (b) Eating a big mango. (c) My aunt sent me a gift. (d) The children.
8. 8.In a formal letter, what comes just before the date? (a) the closing (b) your address (c) the greeting (d) the receiver's address
9. 9.Which describing word fits best?
   “The honey tastes ___.” (a) smooth (b) quiet (c) sweet (d) shiny
10. 10.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rohan painted his pot. Him sold it. (b) Rohan painted his pot. He sold it. (c) Rohan painted Rohan's pot. Rohan sold it.
11. 11.In an informal letter, what comes just before your name? (a) the greeting (b) the date (c) the closing (d) the body
12. 12.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on Christmas.” (a) cousins (b) met (c) we (d) all
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
14. 14.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Rohan wore a blue cap. (b) Rohan wore a new blue cap. (c) Rohan wore a new cap. (d) Rohan wore a cap.
15. 15.Farhan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will plant a tree in our garden. (b) You planted a tree in our garden today. (c) Today I planted a tree in our garden. (d) Every day I plant a tree in our garden.
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
17. 17.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    18 April 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will visit us at 5 pm on Monday.
    Joseph (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
18. 18.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
19. 19.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We ran to the bus stop. We were late.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
20. 20.Riya is writing a letter to her elder brother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Bhaiya. (c) Dear, Bhaiya (d) Dear Bhaiya,
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dripping Tap (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The New Girl
23. 23.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ishaan has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) He (c) Him (d) It
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
25. 25.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    5 August 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will visit us at 11 am on Wednesday.
    Arjun (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
26. 26.Aarav is writing a letter to his friend Yash. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Yash. (c) Dear, Yash (d) Dear Yash,
27. 27.“My aunt.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) what happens (predicate) (c) who or what (subject)
28. 28.Kunal answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday.” What should Kunal write in the message for his sister? (a) Mr Bose will come home at 6 pm on Tuesday. (b) You will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday. (c) I will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday. (d) Mr Bose will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join “It was late.” and “The shops were still open.”? (a) It was late so the shops were still open. (b) It was late because the shops were still open. (c) It was late but the shops were still open.
30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
31. 31.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    The teacher said, I have finished my homework.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) The teacher said (b) I have (c) said, I (d) I have finished my homework.
32. 32.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Sat next to me. (b) A busy squirrel. (c) When the school bus came. (d) The red kite flew high in the sky.
33. 33.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “A green parrot.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
34. 34.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    10 November 2026
    Free Eye Check-Up
    A free eye check-up camp will be held in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    School Captain (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
35. 35.Farhan answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Wednesday.” What should Farhan write in the message for his sister? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Wednesday. (b) I will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Wednesday. (c) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Wednesday. (d) Coach Iqbal will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Wednesday.
36. 36.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Arjun practised every day. He won the prize.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
38. 38.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Kunal said, The bus is late today.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) The bus is late today. (b) Kunal said (c) The bus (d) said, The
39. 39.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Yash lost his pencil. He found it. (b) Yash lost Yash's pencil. Yash found it. (c) Yash lost his pencil. Him found it.
40. 40.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “on Thursday we have a test in maths.” (a) maths (b) we (c) test (d) on

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