English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 590 · 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.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “Because the shop was closed.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
2. 2.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Saanvi carried a blue bag. (b) Saanvi carried a big blue bag. (c) Saanvi carried a bag. (d) Saanvi carried a big bag.
3. 3.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Put flour in a big bowl. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest. (c) Knead it into a soft dough. (d) Add a little water.
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The coach asked, “Who ate the last laddoo.” (b) The coach asked, “Who ate the last laddoo?” (c) The coach asked “Who ate the last laddoo?” (d) The coach asked, Who ate the last laddoo?
5. 5.Which is the best way to join “The garden has roses.” and “It has sunflowers.”? (a) The garden has roses but it has sunflowers. (b) The garden has roses and it has sunflowers. (c) The garden has roses because it has sunflowers.
6. 6.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The teacher asked, “Is it raining outside?” (b) The teacher asked, “Is it raining outside.” (c) The teacher asked “Is it raining outside?” (d) The teacher asked, Is it raining outside?
9. 9.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) Grandpa watered the plants. (b) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (c) The school bell rang loudly. (d) The train.
10. 10.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
11. 11.“My little brother.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
12. 12.You are writing an email to ask your teacher for the maths homework. Which subject line is best? (a) Maths homework for today (b) Hello!!! (c) Sports day date (d) Invitation: my birthday party
13. 13.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) The Big Football Match (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Train to Shimla (d) A Card for Grandpa
14. 14.These words are mixed up: milk / bed / before / drinks / Zoya / warm
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Zoya drinks warm milk before bed. (b) Zoya warm milk drinks before bed. (c) Drinks Zoya warm milk before bed. (d) Zoya drinks before bed warm milk.
15. 15.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
16. 16.“The village pond.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) nothing is missing (c) what happens (predicate)
17. 17.Isha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Renew my library book now. (b) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!! (c) Could you please renew my library book?
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    5. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
19. 19.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Arjun won the race everyone cheered for him.” (a) after “won” (b) after “the” (c) after “race” (d) after “everyone”
20. 20.In an informal letter, what comes just before the greeting? (a) your name (b) the body (c) your address (d) the date
21. 21.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Farhan fixed Farhan's toy car. Farhan played with it. (b) Farhan fixed his toy car. Him played with it. (c) Farhan fixed his toy car. He played with it.
22. 22.Which of these is a statement? (a) Who is Ishaan calling? (b) Maria brushes the dog on Sundays. (c) Open your books to page ten. (d) What a cute puppy!
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (d) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
25. 25.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) My best friend. (b) Danced in the rain. (c) Before the sun set. (d) The shopkeeper counted the coins.
26. 26.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) The bus has forty seats. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) I felt a little scared.
27. 27.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Kapoor,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wash the fruits well. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
30. 30.Yash is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I played cricket with my cousins. (b) You played cricket with my cousins today. (c) Tomorrow I will play cricket with my cousins. (d) Every day I play cricket with my cousins.
31. 31.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    11 November 2026
    A book fair will be held on 19 November at 3 pm in the school library. All are welcome.
    Meera
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) the date (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) name and designation
32. 32.In a formal letter, what comes just before the subject? (a) name and signature (b) the greeting (c) the receiver's address (d) the closing
33. 33.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the entry (body) (c) the time (d) your name
34. 34.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I come with you___” asked Dad. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
36. 36.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a school picnic. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Request for a school picnic (b) Subject: Garbage on our street (c) Subject: Opening a savings account (d) Subject: Order for a dictionary
37. 37.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Fernandes. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Fernandes!!! (b) Yo teacher, (c) Dear Ms Fernandes, (d) Fernandes, listen up
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
39. 39.Arjun 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.
40. 40.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) But (c) because (d) Finally

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