English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 598 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   3. The day began with a march past.
   4. Our house won the tug of war.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “We visited the old fort in Patna on saturday.” (a) visited (b) on (c) the (d) saturday
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Model Volcano (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Kitten in the Tree
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) The New Girl (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Power Cut
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   4. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
6. 6.In an informal letter, what comes just before your name? (a) the greeting (b) the closing (c) the body (d) the date
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Clean Park (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Power Cut
8. 8.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) My father cooked dal for dinner. (b) The tall tree. (c) Checked my throat. (d) Because it was raining.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.In a formal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the closing (b) the receiver's address (c) the body (d) the date
12. 12.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 23 May at 4 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Aarav
    Secretary, Art Club (a) the date (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
13. 13.In a formal letter, what comes just before the body? (a) the greeting (b) the receiver's address (c) the date (d) your address
14. 14.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The peacock. (b) Ate a ripe guava. (c) The school bus stopped at the gate. (d) Before the sun set.
15. 15.“Was full of lotus flowers.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) what happens (predicate) (c) who or what (subject)
16. 16.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    4 April 2026
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 10 April at 10 am in the school library. All are welcome.
    Priya
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) the date
17. 17.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Broke his toy car. (b) The tiny ant. (c) Since it was late. (d) The doctor checked my throat.
18. 18.Ishaan is writing a letter to his elder brother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Bhaiya. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Bhaiya, (d) Dear, Bhaiya
19. 19.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
20. 20.Zoya answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Saturday.” What should Zoya write in the message for her sister? (a) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Saturday. (b) You will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Saturday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Saturday. (d) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Saturday.
21. 21.Tenzin is ending a letter to his grandfather. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly. (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Your's lovingly, (d) Yours, lovingly
22. 22.Tenzin answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will call again at 7 pm on Wednesday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his mother? (a) Grandma will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday. (b) You will call again at 7 pm on Wednesday. (c) Grandma will call again at 7 pm on Wednesday. (d) I will call again at 7 pm on Wednesday.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.Ishaan wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) silent (c) noisy
25. 25.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
26. 26.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Ravi is only six. He can swim very well.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
27. 27.In a formal letter, what comes just before the receiver's address? (a) the closing (b) the date (c) name and signature (d) your address
28. 28.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tamarind tastes ___.” (a) bright (b) sour (c) prickly (d) noisy
29. 29.Meera is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You flew a kite on the roof today. (b) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof. (c) Today I flew a kite on the roof. (d) Every day I fly a kite on the roof.
30. 30.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) Our school has three floors. (b) A week has seven days. (c) The shop sells pencils. (d) I was really nervous at first.
31. 31.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    4 April 2026
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on 11 April at 2 pm. All are welcome.
    Joseph
    Sports Captain (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
32. 32.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “A big black crow sat on the wall.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
33. 33.You are writing an email to ask your teacher for the maths homework. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) Hello!!! (c) Maths homework for today (d) Sports day date
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    ___ (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
35. 35.Arjun answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his mother? (a) I will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday. (b) You will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) Mrs Das will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday. (d) Mrs Das will bring the books at 10 am on Sunday.
36. 36.You are writing to the Municipal Officer but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Sir/Madam, (c) Dear Farhan, (d) Dear Friend,
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    ___, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jam feels ___.” (a) quiet (b) sour (c) sticky (d) colourful
39. 39.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 19 July at 9 am in the school library. All are welcome.
    Diya
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) the title (b) the word NOTICE (c) name and designation (d) the date
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (d) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.

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