English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 659 · 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 is the best way to join “Riya wore a sweater.” and “It was cold.”? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Riya wore a sweater so it was cold. (c) Riya wore a sweater but it was cold.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. The librarian helps us find good books.
   3. We may borrow two books every week.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Kunal bowled very fast.
   3. Our team scored fifty runs.
   4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
   5. They have long trunks and big ears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wet your hands with clean water.
   ___, rub soap on your hands.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
   Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
6. 6.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Lotus Vidyalaya
   NOTICE
   11 May 2026
   Drawing Competition
   A drawing competition will be held on 17 May at 4 pm. All are welcome.
   Riya
   Secretary, Art Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
7. 7.Nisha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please send me the notes? (b) SEND ME THE NOTES!!! (c) Send me the notes now.
8. 8.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Why is Kabir crying? (b) Zoya catches the bus at seven. (c) Please pass the salt. (d) How noisy the market is!
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
10. 10.You are writing to the Municipal Officer but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi there! (b) Dear Friend, (c) Dear Arjun, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
12. 12.These words are mixed up: Omkar / song / the / a / in / morning / sings
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Omkar a song sings in the morning. (b) Sings Omkar a song in the morning. (c) Omkar sings a song in the morning. (d) Omkar sings in the morning a song.
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
14. 14.You are writing to the Bank Manager, Mr Kapoor. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Kapoor. (b) Hi Kapoor! (c) Dear, Mr Kapoor (d) Dear Mr Kapoor,
15. 15.Rohan answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will visit us at 11 am on Wednesday.” What should Rohan write in the message for his brother? (a) I will visit us at 11 am on Wednesday. (b) Uncle Ravi will visit us at 11 am on Wednesday. (c) Uncle Ravi will visit us at 10 am on Wednesday. (d) You will visit us at 11 am on Wednesday.
16. 16.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What Dev is drawing in class? (b) What is Dev drawing in class? (c) Dev is what drawing in class? (d) Is what Dev drawing in class?
17. 17.Vikram answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Tuesday.” What should Vikram write in the message for his father? (a) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Tuesday. (b) I will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Tuesday. (c) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Tuesday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Tuesday.
18. 18.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    9 July 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Grandma called. She will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Thursday. (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Kavya brushes the dog on Sundays” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
21. 21.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    20 February 2026
    Story-Telling Contest
    A story-telling contest will be held on 23 February at 4 pm. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time is it” asked Mum. (b) “What time is it?” asked Mum? (c) “What time is it,” asked Mum. (d) “What time is it?” asked Mum.
23. 23.You are writing a letter to the Sports Teacher asking to join the football team. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Broken water cooler (b) Subject: Opening a savings account (c) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (d) Subject: Joining the football team
24. 24.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Iyer,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
25. 25.Which describing word fits best?
    “The rainbow looks ___.” (a) sweet (b) colourful (c) sticky (d) loud
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
27. 27.Ishaan is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Thank you and regards,
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) the vegetable market (b) the village fair (c) a visit to an old fort (d) our school sports day
29. 29.These words are mixed up: the / plants / in / the / evening / waters / Imran
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Waters Imran the plants in the evening. (b) Imran the plants waters in the evening. (c) Imran waters the plants in the evening. (d) Imran waters in the evening the plants.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
31. 31.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Mum said, Please sit down.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Please sit (b) said, Please (c) Please sit down. (d) Mum said
32. 32.Saanvi is ending a letter to her grandfather. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly. (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Your's lovingly,
33. 33.Diya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof. (b) You flew a kite on the roof today. (c) Every day I fly a kite on the roof. (d) Today I flew a kite on the roof.
34. 34.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The road was wet. We walked slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
36. 36.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Eats Simran a banana after school. (b) Simran eats a banana after school. (c) Simran a banana eats after school. (d) Simran eats after school a banana.
37. 37.In a diary entry, what comes just before the entry (body)? (a) the time (b) your name (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the day and date
38. 38.In an informal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) your address (d) the date
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) a cricket match (c) the old banyan tree (d) a busy railway station
40. 40.Kunal is writing a letter to his friend Rohan. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Rohan (c) Dear Rohan. (d) Dear Rohan,

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