English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 65 · 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.Priya is writing a letter to her friend Ananya. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Ananya (b) Dear Ananya. (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Ananya,
2. 2.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Omkar catches at seven the bus. (b) Catches Omkar the bus at seven. (c) Omkar catches the bus at seven. (d) Omkar the bus catches at seven.
3. 3.A formal letter begins with “Dear Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
4. 4.Which of these is a question? (a) Omkar reads a storybook at night. (b) Please close the door. (c) What is Pooja eating for lunch? (d) How big the cake is!
5. 5.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Priya reads a storybook at night. (b) Priya reads at night a storybook. (c) Reads Priya a storybook at night. (d) Priya a storybook reads at night.
6. 6.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) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
7. 7.Which describing word fits best?
   “The pickle tastes ___.” (a) loud (b) spicy (c) fluffy (d) colourful
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
9. 9.Ananya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will watch a puppet show. (b) You watched a puppet show today. (c) Every day I watch a puppet show. (d) Today I watched a puppet show.
10. 10.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Kunal painted a small pot. (b) Kunal painted an orange pot. (c) Kunal painted a pot. (d) Kunal painted a small orange pot.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
12. 12.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The road was wet ___ we walked slowly.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
13. 13.These words are mixed up: lunch / for / cooks / Rahul / rice
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Rahul cooks for lunch rice. (b) Rahul cooks rice for lunch. (c) Rahul rice cooks for lunch. (d) Cooks Rahul rice for lunch.
14. 14.Rahul is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I learnt to ride a bicycle. (b) Every day I learn to ride a bicycle. (c) Tomorrow I will learn to ride a bicycle. (d) You learnt to ride a bicycle today.
15. 15.You are writing to the Librarian, Dr Joshi. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Dr Joshi (b) Dear Dr Joshi, (c) Hi Joshi! (d) Dear Dr Joshi.
16. 16.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Tara a song sings in the morning. (b) Tara sings in the morning a song. (c) Sings Tara a song in the morning. (d) Tara sings a song in the morning.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
18. 18.Which of these is a statement? (a) Ishaan draws a picture in art class. (b) What is Tenzin reading today? (c) Switch off the fan. (d) What a cold morning!
19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
20. 20.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (d) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (d) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
22. 22.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) the entry (body) (b) your name (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the day and date
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
24. 24.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    6 November 2026
    A yoga session will be held on 10 November at 4 pm on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Riya
    Sports Captain (a) Music Club Auditions (b) Inter-House Quiz (c) Yoga Day
25. 25.Aarav is writing a letter to his friend Manav. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Manav, (b) Dear, Manav (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Manav.
26. 26.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) However (c) therefore (d) Finally
27. 27.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) While Mum was cooking. (b) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (c) The baby elephant. (d) Shone over the lake.
28. 28.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Manav ate a mango. (b) Manav ate a big yellow mango. (c) Manav ate a yellow mango. (d) Manav ate a big mango.
29. 29.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    13 July 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 16 July at 2 pm in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Joseph
    Cultural Secretary (a) Inter-House Quiz (b) Science Exhibition (c) Dance Workshop
30. 30.Tara is writing a letter to her friend Pooja. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Pooja. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Pooja, (d) Dear, Pooja
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
32. 32.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a lovely song” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    ___
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
34. 34.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The wind was strong our umbrella turned inside out.” (a) after “inside” (b) after “strong” (c) after “turned” (d) after “wind”
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
37. 37.Tenzin is writing a letter to his grandmother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Grandma (c) Dear Grandma. (d) Dear Grandma,
38. 38.Ananya answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Saturday.” What should Ananya write in the message for her mother? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Saturday. (b) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Saturday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Saturday. (d) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Saturday.
39. 39.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Bose. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Mr Bose, (b) Bose, listen up (c) Hey Bose!!! (d) Yo teacher,
40. 40.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Pooja rode a bicycle. (b) Pooja rode a red bicycle. (c) Pooja rode a new bicycle. (d) Pooja rode a new red bicycle.

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