English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 644 · 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.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Tie a ribbon around it. (d) Put the gift in a box.
2. 2.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Why are you late___” asked Pooja. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
3. 3.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
4. 4.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   Dear Mum,
   Mr Bose called. He will call again at 7 pm on Tuesday.
   Aarav (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
5. 5.Which is the best way to join “Mum smiled.” and “I had cleaned my room.”? (a) Mum smiled because I had cleaned my room. (b) Mum smiled so I had cleaned my room. (c) Mum smiled but I had cleaned my room.
6. 6.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “I have finished my homework___” said Grandma. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
7. 7.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) We must not waste water. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
8. 8.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) A small mouse hid under the bed. (b) A big black crow sat on the wall. (c) The wind blew the leaves away. (d) The village pond.
9. 9.Kabir wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) ancient (c) new
10. 10.Vikram answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Tuesday.” What should Vikram write in the message for his brother? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Tuesday. (b) Grandma will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Tuesday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Tuesday. (d) Grandma will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Tuesday.
11. 11.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) the day and date (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) your name (d) the time
12. 12.You are writing an email to tell your coach you will miss practice. Which subject line is best? (a) Something (b) Missing practice on Friday (c) Thank you for the gift (d) Maths homework for today
13. 13.Farhan answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Farhan write in the message for his mother? (a) I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday. (b) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday. (c) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday.
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) Next (d) since
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
16. 16.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the time (c) your name (d) the entry (body)
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Dad said, The bus is late today. (b) Dad said “The bus is late today.” (c) Dad said, “The bus is late today. (d) Dad said, “The bus is late today.”
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) the school library (b) saving water (c) our pet cat (d) eating healthy food
20. 20.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
21. 21.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Arjun cooks rice for lunch” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
22. 22.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
23. 23.You are writing an email to send your science project to your teacher. Which subject line is best? (a) Science project – Class 5B (b) Something (c) Sports day date (d) Thank you for the gift
24. 24.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Mr Bose called. He will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Thursday.
    Rohan (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
25. 25.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Priya opened a big umbrella. (b) Priya opened a yellow umbrella. (c) Priya opened a big yellow umbrella. (d) Priya opened an umbrella.
26. 26.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The baby was sleeping we spoke softly.” (a) after “The” (b) after “sleeping” (c) after “spoke” (d) after “we”
27. 27.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The soup was hot. It was not tasty.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
28. 28.Which is the best way to join “Mum cooked dal.” and “She made rotis.”? (a) Mum cooked dal and she made rotis. (b) Mum cooked dal but she made rotis. (c) Mum cooked dal because she made rotis.
29. 29.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Mehta,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
30. 30.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    6 October 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 13 October at 4 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Cleanliness Drive (b) Drawing Competition (c) Music Club Auditions
31. 31.In a formal letter, what comes just before the subject? (a) the receiver's address (b) the greeting (c) your address (d) the closing
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
34. 34.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Zoya writes a poem every week.” (a) statement (b) command (c) exclamation (d) question
35. 35.Which sentence describes the flower best? (a) Kabir picked a flower. (b) Kabir picked a pretty yellow flower. (c) Kabir picked a yellow flower. (d) Kabir picked a pretty flower.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Simran found a small shell. (b) Simran found a shell. (c) Simran found a small white shell. (d) Simran found a white shell.
38. 38.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join “The room was dark.” and “I switched on the light.”? (a) The room was dark so I switched on the light. (b) The room was dark but I switched on the light. (c) The room was dark because I switched on the light.
40. 40.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The bus has forty seats. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) A week has seven days. (d) I felt sad when it ended.

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