English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 641 · 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 library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The bus is late today,” said Kabir. (b) “The bus is late today” said Kabir. (c) “The bus is late today.” said Kabir. (d) “The bus is late today,” said Kabir.
3. 3.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Meera rode a new green bicycle. (b) Meera rode a new bicycle. (c) Meera rode a green bicycle. (d) Meera rode a bicycle.
4. 4.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Feeds Nisha the cat every morning. (b) Nisha feeds every morning the cat. (c) Nisha the cat feeds every morning. (d) Nisha feeds the cat every morning.
5. 5.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   18 August 2026, 5:20 pm
   Dear Papa,
   Mr Bose called. He will visit us at 6 pm on Tuesday.
   Ishaan (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
   He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
   ___
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Grandfather (d) A Day at the Beach
10. 10.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Joshi,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
11. 11.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tenzin fixed his toy car. He played with it. (b) Tenzin fixed his toy car. Him played with it. (c) Tenzin fixed Tenzin's toy car. Tenzin played with it.
12. 12.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 describes this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Cricket Match (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Village Fair (d) A Visit to the Zoo
14. 14.“Fell all night.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) who or what (subject) (c) what happens (predicate)
15. 15.Dev wrote “a clever girl with a clever plan”. Which word means the same as “clever” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) smart (c) silly
16. 16.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The postman brought a letter for Dad. (b) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (c) After we ate lunch. (d) The children sang a song in the hall.
17. 17.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How noisy the market is!” (a) statement (b) question (c) command (d) exclamation
18. 18.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Maria fixed her toy car. Her played with it. (b) Maria fixed Maria's toy car. Maria played with it. (c) Maria fixed her toy car. She played with it.
19. 19.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where Kabir is playing cricket? (b) Kabir is where playing cricket? (c) Is where Kabir playing cricket? (d) Where is Kabir playing cricket?
20. 20.Kunal wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) square (b) tiny (c) huge
21. 21.Which describing word fits best?
    “The peacock looks ___.” (a) colourful (b) spicy (c) sticky (d) loud
22. 22.Which is the best way to join “Mum smiled.” and “I had cleaned my room.”? (a) Mum smiled but I had cleaned my room. (b) Mum smiled so I had cleaned my room. (c) Mum smiled because I had cleaned my room.
23. 23.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Thursday.
    Kunal (a) the writer's name (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
24. 24.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    4 March 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 12 March at 10 am near the society gate. All are welcome. (a) name and designation (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) the date
25. 25.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) READ THIS NOW (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) Leave: unwell today (d) Missing practice on Friday
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Cover them with the other slice. (c) Take two slices of bread. (d) Spread butter on one slice.
27. 27.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    3 May 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Papa,
    Mrs Das called. She will bring the books at 6 pm on Wednesday. (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
28. 28.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will bring the books at 10 am on Wednesday.
    Kunal (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
30. 30.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) My heart was full of joy. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) A week has seven days.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
32. 32.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Turn left at the temple.” (a) command (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) question
33. 33.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Where is Meera playing cricket” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
34. 34.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Our cat.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
35. 35.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Yash has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) He (d) Him
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The New Girl (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Dinosaur Book
37. 37.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Kunal has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) She (d) Him
38. 38.Which of these is a statement? (a) Farhan waters the plants in the evening. (b) What is Tara drawing in class? (c) How bright the moon is! (d) Please speak slowly.
39. 39.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Rao. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Hey Rao!!! (c) Dear Mrs Rao, (d) Rao, listen up
40. 40.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) your name (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the entry (body) (d) the day and date

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