English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 652 · 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.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The milk boiled over we turned off the stove.” (a) after “The” (b) after “off” (c) after “over” (d) after “boiled”
2. 2.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rohan packed his bag. He carried it. (b) Rohan packed his bag. Him carried it. (c) Rohan packed Rohan's bag. Rohan carried it.
3. 3.Priya wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) huge (b) tiny (c) spicy
4. 4.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Grandpa reads the paper ___ he drinks his tea.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
5. 5.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The bright moon shone over the lake. (b) The doctor checked my throat. (c) The school bus stopped at the gate. (d) My best friend.
6. 6.In a diary entry, what comes just after “Dear Diary,”? (a) the day and date (b) your name (c) the entry (body) (d) the time
7. 7.Tara is writing a letter to her mother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mummy, (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Mummy. (d) Dear, Mummy
8. 8.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 describes this picture? (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
9. 9.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Ishaan rides to school a bicycle. (b) Rides Ishaan a bicycle to school. (c) Ishaan a bicycle rides to school. (d) Ishaan rides a bicycle to school.
10. 10.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    17 July 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 21 July at 4 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Isha
    Sports Captain (a) Inter-House Quiz (b) Book Fair (c) Annual Sports Day
11. 11.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Draws Pooja a picture in art class. (b) Pooja draws a picture in art class. (c) Pooja draws in art class a picture. (d) Pooja a picture draws in art class.
12. 12.Which describing word fits best?
    “The thunder sounds ___.” (a) colourful (b) sweet (c) loud (d) prickly
13. 13.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 Dinosaur Book (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Clean Park (d) The Train to Shimla
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Monsoon
16. 16.Tenzin answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his brother? (a) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 4 pm on Monday. (b) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 11 am on Monday. (c) I will bring the books at 11 am on Monday. (d) You will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.
17. 17.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The bag was heavy ___ Dad helped me carry it.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
18. 18.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Arjun practised every day ___ he won the prize.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
19. 19.Which of these is a question? (a) What a sweet mango! (b) Who is Manav calling? (c) Diya feeds the cat every morning. (d) Please feed the cat.
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Grandma said “Please sit down.” (b) Grandma said, “Please sit down.” (c) Grandma said, Please sit down. (d) Grandma said, “Please sit down.
21. 21.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Yash painted a blue pot. (b) Yash painted a small pot. (c) Yash painted a pot. (d) Yash painted a small blue pot.
22. 22.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) the old banyan tree (b) the vegetable market (c) our trip to the zoo (d) saving water
23. 23.Joseph wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) ancient (b) new (c) square
24. 24.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aisha washed Aisha's bicycle. Aisha rode it. (b) Aisha washed her bicycle. She rode it. (c) Aisha washed her bicycle. Her rode it.
25. 25.Tenzin is writing a letter to his friend Kunal. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Kunal (c) Dear Kunal, (d) Dear Kunal.
26. 26.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Next (c) so (d) But
27. 27.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
28. 28.Which is the best way to join “The puppy was cold.” and “We gave it a blanket.”? (a) The puppy was cold so we gave it a blanket. (b) The puppy was cold but we gave it a blanket. (c) The puppy was cold because we gave it a blanket.
29. 29.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) What a long train! (b) Rahul flies a kite on the roof. (c) Please speak slowly. (d) What is Meera eating for lunch?
30. 30.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) ants (b) the old banyan tree (c) my best friend (d) the school library
31. 31.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    16 June 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held in the music room. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Cultural Secretary (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
32. 32.Rohan is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) See ya, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) Thank you and regards,
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) ants (b) our trip to the zoo (c) the rainy season (d) a visit to an old fort
35. 35.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Patel. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Mrs Patel, (b) Yo teacher, (c) Patel, listen up (d) Hey Patel!!!
36. 36.Sneha is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) See ya, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) Thank you and regards,
37. 37.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Patel,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
38. 38.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    19 June 2026, 6:40 pm
    Coach Iqbal called. He will visit us at 5 pm on Saturday.
    Imran (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
39. 39.These words are mixed up: brushes / Sundays / the / Maria / dog / on
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Brushes Maria the dog on Sundays. (b) Maria brushes on Sundays the dog. (c) Maria brushes the dog on Sundays. (d) Maria the dog brushes on Sundays.
40. 40.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is when Yash leaving for Delhi? (b) Yash is when leaving for Delhi? (c) When Yash is leaving for Delhi? (d) When is Yash leaving for Delhi?

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