English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 639 · 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.Imagine this picture:
   A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
2. 2.Priya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You helped Grandpa in the garden today. (b) Today I helped Grandpa in the garden. (c) Tomorrow I will help Grandpa in the garden. (d) Every day I help Grandpa in the garden.
3. 3.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) My heart was full of joy.
4. 4.Which sentence describes the flower best? (a) Joseph picked a tiny yellow flower. (b) Joseph picked a flower. (c) Joseph picked a tiny flower. (d) Joseph picked a yellow flower.
5. 5.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The train. (b) The children sang a song in the hall. (c) Since it was late. (d) Ran onto the field.
6. 6.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Imran said, It is my turn now.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, It (b) It is (c) Imran said (d) It is my turn now.
7. 7.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Catches Rahul the bus at seven. (b) Rahul the bus catches at seven. (c) Rahul catches the bus at seven. (d) Rahul catches at seven the bus.
8. 8.Tenzin is writing a letter to his grandfather. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Grandpa (b) Dear Grandpa. (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Grandpa,
9. 9.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a change of section. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Garbage on our street (b) Subject: Leave for two days (c) Subject: Change of section (d) Subject: Request for a school picnic
10. 10.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    12 October 2026
    A story-telling contest will be held on 16 October at 2 pm in the junior hall. All are welcome.
    Meera
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Tree Plantation Drive (b) Cleanliness Drive (c) Story-Telling Contest
11. 11.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Dad said, Let us play outside.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Let us (b) Let us play outside. (c) Dad said (d) said, Let
12. 12.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Aarav said, I have finished my homework. (b) Aarav said, “I have finished my homework. (c) Aarav said, “I have finished my homework.” (d) Aarav said “I have finished my homework.”
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) I felt so proud of myself.
15. 15.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. We climbed up to the tower.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.You are writing an email to ask your teacher for the maths homework. Which subject line is best? (a) Maths homework for today (b) Something (c) Class notes for Monday (d) Missing practice on Friday
17. 17.Tenzin is writing a letter to his friend Priya. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
18. 18.Arjun wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) new (c) ancient
19. 19.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Priya lives near the lake in kochi.” (a) in (b) lake (c) near (d) kochi
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
21. 21.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) since (c) therefore (d) But
22. 22.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    20 January 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Papa,
    Mrs Das called. She will visit us at 6 pm on Sunday. (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
23. 23.Which describing word fits best?
    “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) bright (b) loud (c) sour (d) fluffy
24. 24.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) How is Kunal travelling to school? (b) Is how Kunal travelling to school? (c) Kunal is how travelling to school? (d) How Kunal is travelling to school?
25. 25.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) I was really nervous at first. (d) A week has seven days.
26. 26.Farhan is writing a letter to his elder brother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Bhaiya. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Bhaiya, (d) Dear, Bhaiya
27. 27.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Das. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Das!!! (b) Dear Mr Das, (c) Das, listen up (d) Yo teacher,
28. 28.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (b) The wind. (c) Sent me a gift. (d) When the bell rang.
29. 29.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Omkar plays cricket in the park” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)
30. 30.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry.
31. 31.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    13 March 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 18 March at 9 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Pooja
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) the title (b) the date (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
32. 32.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where is my bag___” asked Mum. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
33. 33.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I love mangoes___” said Kunal. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (d) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
35. 35.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Sat on the wall. (b) The ice cream seller rang his bell. (c) While Mum was cooking. (d) A small mouse.
36. 36.In a formal letter, what comes just after the receiver's address? (a) the greeting (b) your address (c) the date (d) the subject
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Village Fair (c) Healthy Food (d) My Pet Cat
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) my new bicycle (b) a day at the beach (c) the school library (d) a cricket match
39. 39.Which sentence describes the flower best? (a) Rohan picked a flower. (b) Rohan picked a white flower. (c) Rohan picked a pretty flower. (d) Rohan picked a pretty white flower.
40. 40.Meera is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Thank you and regards, (c) See ya, (d) Bye bye!!!

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