English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 653 · 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.Which describing word fits best?
   “The thunder sounds ___.” (a) loud (b) rough (c) bright (d) sweet
2. 2.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   Dear Mum,
   Mrs Das called. She will come home at 4 pm on Monday.
   Imran (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
3. 3.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
4. 4.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Arjun practised every day. He won the prize.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
5. 5.Which of these is a command? (a) Rahul eats a banana after school. (b) Why is Rahul laughing? (c) Please close the door. (d) What a sweet mango!
6. 6.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tenzin made Tenzin's card. Tenzin posted it. (b) Tenzin made his card. Him posted it. (c) Tenzin made his card. He posted it.
7. 7.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
9. 9.You are writing to the Bank Manager but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Dear Sir/Madam, (c) Dear Kabir, (d) Hi there!
10. 10.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    2 June 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 8 June at 9 am near the society gate. All are welcome. (a) the title (b) the word NOTICE (c) name and designation (d) the date
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
12. 12.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Priya has a new card. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) Her (d) It
13. 13.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
14. 14.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “my birthday is on the first Tuesday of July.” (a) the (b) of (c) birthday (d) my
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
16. 16.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) shiny (b) loud (c) sweet (d) rough
17. 17.Priya wrote “a fast horse and a fast car”. Which word means the same as “fast” and can replace the second one? (a) quick (b) round (c) slow
18. 18.Arjun is writing a letter to his friend Pooja. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Pooja (c) Dear Pooja, (d) Dear Pooja.
19. 19.In an informal letter, what comes just before the greeting? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the date (d) your address
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.In a formal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) your address (b) the greeting (c) the date (d) the closing
22. 22.In a formal letter, what comes just before the date? (a) the greeting (b) your address (c) the receiver's address (d) the subject
23. 23.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 15 March at 2 pm in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Zoya
    Secretary, Science Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) the date (c) the title (d) name and designation
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Finally (c) because (d) But
25. 25.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) a day at the beach (b) elephants (c) my new bicycle (d) the village fair
26. 26.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “On wednesday we have a test in maths.” (a) have (b) maths (c) a (d) wednesday
27. 27.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    2 December 2026, 6:40 pm
    Aunt Lata called. She will visit us at 6 pm on Tuesday.
    Tenzin (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
28. 28.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Ananya is what eating for lunch? (b) What Ananya is eating for lunch? (c) Is what Ananya eating for lunch? (d) What is Ananya eating for lunch?
29. 29.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kabir packed Kabir's bag. Kabir carried it. (b) Kabir packed his bag. He carried it. (c) Kabir packed his bag. Him carried it.
30. 30.Priya answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will bring the books at 6 pm on Saturday.” What should Priya write in the message for her brother? (a) You will bring the books at 6 pm on Saturday. (b) Mrs Das will bring the books at 6 pm on Saturday. (c) Mrs Das will bring the books at 5 pm on Saturday. (d) I will bring the books at 6 pm on Saturday.
31. 31.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) A big black crow. (b) The little puppy ran across the garden. (c) Grabbed a banana. (d) When the bell rang.
32. 32.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) A small mouse hid under the bed. (b) The firefighters put out the fire. (c) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (d) Our teacher.
33. 33.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    20 September 2026
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 26 September at 3 pm. All are welcome.
    Kavya
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
34. 34.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Rides Simran a bicycle to school. (b) Simran rides to school a bicycle. (c) Simran a bicycle rides to school. (d) Simran rides a bicycle to school.
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) making a rangoli (b) saving water (c) our school sports day (d) a busy railway station
36. 36.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) My heart was full of joy. (d) The zoo opens at nine.
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
38. 38.Which describing word fits best?
    “The kitten feels ___.” (a) fluffy (b) sour (c) loud (d) shiny
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) so (c) but

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