English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 613 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Arjun asked, “What time is it.” (b) Arjun asked, What time is it? (c) Arjun asked, “What time is it?” (d) Arjun asked “What time is it?”
3. 3.Imagine this picture:
   A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A train is pulling into the station. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
4. 4.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) the entry (body) (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) your name (d) the time
5. 5.Kabir is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) Thank you and regards, (d) See ya,
6. 6.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “While Mum was cooking.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
7. 7.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) My father. (b) The school bus stopped at the gate. (c) Ran onto the field. (d) Waiting for the bus.
8. 8.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Reddy. Which opening is best? (a) Reddy, listen up (b) Hey Reddy!!! (c) Dear Mr Reddy, (d) Yo teacher,
9. 9.You are writing an email to invite your class to your birthday party. Which subject line is best? (a) Missing practice on Friday (b) Invitation: my birthday party (c) Science project – Class 5B (d) hi
10. 10.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “It was late. The shops were still open.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
11. 11.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tamarind tastes ___.” (a) bright (b) sticky (c) sour (d) quiet
12. 12.Which is the best title for this 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. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Spelling Contest (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Nest on the Window
13. 13.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Diya found a pink shell. (b) Diya found a shell. (c) Diya found a small shell. (d) Diya found a small pink shell.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this 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. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Saving the Fish
15. 15.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    15 April 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 23 April at 10 am in the art room. All are welcome.
    Omkar
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Drawing Competition (b) Book Fair (c) Cleanliness Drive
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) The Night Sky
17. 17.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Waiting for the bus.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
18. 18.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Wash your hands before lunch.” (a) question (b) exclamation (c) command (d) statement
19. 19.Priya answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday.” What should Priya write in the message for her father? (a) You will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) I will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday. (d) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 4 pm on Sunday.
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) my grandfather (b) our pet cat (c) eating healthy food (d) grandma's garden
21. 21.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What is Kunal eating for lunch?” (a) statement (b) command (c) question (d) exclamation
22. 22.You are writing an email to ask the principal about the sports day date. Which subject line is best? (a) Sports day date (b) Hello!!! (c) Photos from the school trip (d) Invitation: my birthday party
23. 23.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked Tara. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The Peacock (b) Healthy Food (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
25. 25.Arjun is writing a letter to his elder sister. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
26. 26.“The red kite.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    ___ (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
29. 29.In an informal letter, what comes just before the greeting? (a) the body (b) your name (c) your address (d) the date
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Power Cut (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Bean Seed
31. 31.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) A busy squirrel. (b) Wrote a poem on the board. (c) Until the rain stopped. (d) My aunt sent me a gift.
32. 32.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Made a rangoli.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
33. 33.“The bright moon.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
34. 34.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    1 December 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 4 December at 4 pm in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    Cultural Secretary (a) Dance Workshop (b) Tree Plantation Drive (c) Free Eye Check-Up
35. 35.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Mum said, I love mangoes.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) I love mangoes. (b) Mum said (c) said, I (d) I love
36. 36.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The tall tree gave us cool shade.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
39. 39.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Arjun reads a storybook at night” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.

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