English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 584 · 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 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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Kitten in the Tree
2. 2.In an informal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) your address (b) the date (c) the greeting (d) the closing
3. 3.Which sentence describes the balloon best? (a) Dev bought a big balloon. (b) Dev bought a big red balloon. (c) Dev bought a red balloon. (d) Dev bought a balloon.
4. 4.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The ice cream melted. It was a hot day.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
5. 5.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Hill View School
   NOTICE
   3 June 2026
   Book Fair
   A book fair will be held on 7 June at 2 pm in the school library. All are welcome. (a) name and designation (b) the date (c) the title (d) the word NOTICE
6. 6.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “How sweet the mango is” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
7. 7.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “our school reopens after the holidays in october.” (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 1 (d) 3
8. 8.Rahul is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Bye bye!!!
9. 9.Kunal is writing a letter to his uncle. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Uncle. (b) Dear Uncle, (c) Dear, Uncle (d) Dear Sir,
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
11. 11.Riya is writing a letter to her grandmother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Grandma. (c) Dear Grandma, (d) Dear, Grandma
12. 12.You are writing to the Editor, Dr Kapoor. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Dr Kapoor, (b) Dear, Dr Kapoor (c) Dear Dr Kapoor. (d) Hi Kapoor!
13. 13.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I was happy but very tired. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) The test had ten questions.
14. 14.What kind of sentence is this?
    “When is Kabir leaving for Delhi?” (a) command (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) question
15. 15.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. 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) The Spelling Contest (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
16. 16.Which of these is a statement? (a) Please feed the cat. (b) Who is Rahul calling? (c) How long the train is! (d) Riya feeds the cat every morning.
17. 17.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Kabir flew a red kite. (b) Kabir flew a small red kite. (c) Kabir flew a kite. (d) Kabir flew a small kite.
18. 18.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Waters Yash the plants in the evening. (b) Yash waters the plants in the evening. (c) Yash the plants waters in the evening. (d) Yash waters in the evening the plants.
19. 19.Tara is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I get full marks in maths. (b) Today I got full marks in maths. (c) Tomorrow I will get full marks in maths. (d) You got full marks in maths today.
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) First (d) But
21. 21.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Aisha has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Her (c) He (d) She
22. 22.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    1 July 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 9 July at 11 am in the art room. All are welcome.
    Isha
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Drawing Competition (c) Science Exhibition
23. 23.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The puppy was cold. We gave it a blanket.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wet your hands with clean water. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry your hands. (d) Rub soap on your hands.
25. 25.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Two ducks.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We buy strong string for our kites.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
27. 27.You are writing an email to ask a friend for the class notes. Which subject line is best? (a) Hello!!! (b) Invitation: my birthday party (c) Leave: unwell today (d) Class notes for Monday
28. 28.Dev is writing a letter to his uncle. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Uncle (b) Dear Uncle. (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Uncle,
29. 29.Which describing word fits best?
    “The peacock looks ___.” (a) prickly (b) salty (c) colourful (d) noisy
30. 30.Which is the best title for this 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. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
31. 31.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How lovely the song is!” (a) command (b) question (c) exclamation (d) statement
32. 32.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    7 April 2026
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 10 April at 9 am in the school library. All are welcome. (a) the date (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) name and designation
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I love mangoes.” said Kunal. (b) “I love mangoes” said Kunal. (c) “I love mangoes,” said Kunal. (d) I love mangoes,” said Kunal.
34. 34.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Meera planted a seed she watered it daily.” (a) after “planted” (b) after “watered” (c) after “she” (d) after “seed”
35. 35.Which of these is a question? (a) What a colourful rangoli! (b) Wash your hands before lunch. (c) Arjun waters the plants in the evening. (d) Where is Tara going after school?
36. 36.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Rang loudly.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
37. 37.Which of these is a command? (a) Switch off the fan. (b) What a tasty samosa! (c) Why is Farhan crying? (d) Farhan plays cricket in the park.
38. 38.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “simran wore new clothes on eid.” (a) 4 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
39. 39.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Maria has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) Her (d) She
40. 40.Omkar is writing a letter to his uncle. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Uncle. (b) Dear, Uncle (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Uncle,

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