English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 679 · 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.Maria answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday.” What should Maria write in the message for her father? (a) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday. (c) I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday.
2. 2.Meera wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) noisy (b) silent (c) square
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
4. 4.Which of these is a statement? (a) Why is Aarav laughing? (b) Saanvi helps Grandma in the kitchen. (c) How big the cake is! (d) Wait for me at the gate.
5. 5.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   20 April 2026, 5:20 pm
   Dear Mum,
   Grandma called. She will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Friday.
   Rahul (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
6. 6.The first steps are: “Write the letter. Fold it and put it in an envelope.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Seal the envelope. (b) Stick a stamp on it and post it.
7. 7.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) However
8. 8.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “What a long train” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
10. 10.Which sentence describes the flower best? (a) Ananya picked a flower. (b) Ananya picked a pretty yellow flower. (c) Ananya picked a yellow flower. (d) Ananya picked a pretty flower.
11. 11.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    11 December 2026
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 14 December at 10 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Yash
    Secretary, Science Club (a) the date (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Train to Shimla
14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
15. 15.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we went to jaipur for diwali last year.” (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 3
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
17. 17.Which describing word fits best?
    “The library sounds ___.” (a) quiet (b) smooth (c) colourful (d) bitter
18. 18.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    8 January 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mrs Das called. She will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Saturday.
    Kavya (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
19. 19.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Yash cleans the room every Saturday. (b) Yash the room cleans every Saturday. (c) Yash cleans every Saturday the room. (d) Cleans Yash the room every Saturday.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
21. 21.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on sunday.” (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) 1
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) I love mangoes,” said the teacher. (b) “I love mangoes.” said the teacher. (c) “I love mangoes” said the teacher. (d) “I love mangoes,” said the teacher.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    ___
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
24. 24.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) I felt a little scared. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) The bus has forty seats.
25. 25.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
26. 26.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) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
27. 27.Aarav is writing a letter to his grandfather. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
28. 28.In a formal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) your address (b) the body (c) the subject (d) the receiver's address
29. 29.The first steps are: “Cut two lemons in half. Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
30. 30.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my birthday is on the first tuesday of june.” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 2
31. 31.These words are mixed up: cooks / Imran / lunch / for / rice
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Imran rice cooks for lunch. (b) Imran cooks for lunch rice. (c) Imran cooks rice for lunch. (d) Cooks Imran rice for lunch.
32. 32.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ishaan has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Him (c) It (d) He
33. 33.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
34. 34.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) your name (b) the day and date (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the time
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
36. 36.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rohan found Rohan's kite. Rohan flew it. (b) Rohan found his kite. Him flew it. (c) Rohan found his kite. He flew it.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.In a diary entry, what comes just after “Dear Diary,”? (a) the entry (body) (b) the time (c) your name (d) the day and date
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) The railway station is always busy.

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