English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 68 · 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 word joins these two sentences best?
   “The sun was shining. The birds were singing.” (a) but (b) and (c) because
2. 2.You are writing a letter to the Principal about a broken water cooler. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Broken water cooler (b) Subject: Stray dogs in our area (c) Subject: Request for a school picnic (d) Subject: Opening a savings account
3. 3.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) A small mouse. (b) The hungry monkey grabbed a banana. (c) My sister made a rangoli. (d) The tall tree gave us cool shade.
4. 4.You are writing an email to invite your class to your birthday party. Which subject line is best? (a) Invitation: my birthday party (b) Leave: unwell today (c) READ THIS NOW (d) Request to renew a book
5. 5.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The peacock danced in the rain. (b) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (c) The children sang a song in the hall. (d) The cricket match.
6. 6.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The room was dark. I switched on the light.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
7. 7.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “last thursday i went to shimla by train.” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5
8. 8.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Is it raining outside___” asked Dad. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
9. 9.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Rahul has a new sapling. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) He (d) Him
10. 10.Rohan is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) GIVE ME ONE MORE DAY!!! (b) Could you please give me one more day? (c) Give me one more day now.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join “The sun was shining.” and “The birds were singing.”? (a) The sun was shining but the birds were singing. (b) The sun was shining and the birds were singing. (c) The sun was shining because the birds were singing.
12. 12.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    19 December 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 25 December at 10 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Ananya
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) Inter-House Quiz (b) Cleanliness Drive (c) Free Eye Check-Up
13. 13.Which is the best way to join “I brushed my teeth.” and “I washed my face.”? (a) I brushed my teeth but I washed my face. (b) I brushed my teeth because I washed my face. (c) I brushed my teeth and I washed my face.
14. 14.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Fernandes. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Fernandes!!! (b) Yo teacher, (c) Fernandes, listen up (d) Dear Mr Fernandes,
15. 15.Kavya wrote “a scared cat and a scared puppy”. Which word means the same as “scared” and can replace the second one? (a) afraid (b) brave (c) purple
16. 16.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The teacher smiled she liked our drawings.” (a) after “teacher” (b) after “liked” (c) after “smiled” (d) after “our”
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Arjun asked, Who ate the last laddoo? (b) Arjun asked, “Who ate the last laddoo.” (c) Arjun asked, “Who ate the last laddoo?” (d) Arjun asked “Who ate the last laddoo?”
18. 18.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Arjun has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) She (d) Him
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
20. 20.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    Book Fair
    A book fair will be held on 9 September at 3 pm in the school library. All are welcome.
    Yash
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) the title (b) the date (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
21. 21.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Meera was hungry ___ she ate a banana.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where is my bag,” asked Kabir. (b) “Where is my bag?” asked Kabir? (c) “Where is my bag” asked Kabir. (d) “Where is my bag?” asked Kabir.
23. 23.In an informal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) your address (b) the body (c) the greeting (d) your name
24. 24.Kavya wrote “happy children at a happy party”. Which word means the same as “happy” and can replace the second one? (a) sad (b) glad (c) square
25. 25.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The test had ten questions. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) The zoo opens at nine. (d) I was happy but very tired.
26. 26.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How clever the crow is!” (a) question (b) exclamation (c) command (d) statement
27. 27.Diya wrote “a big box in a big room”. Which word means the same as “big” and can replace the second one? (a) huge (b) round (c) tiny
28. 28.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Arjun has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) He (d) Him
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
30. 30.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Nisha found a shell. (b) Nisha found a white shell. (c) Nisha found a tiny shell. (d) Nisha found a tiny white shell.
31. 31.Which of these is a statement? (a) Why is Kavya laughing? (b) Aarav brushes the dog on Sundays. (c) How colourful the rangoli is! (d) Please close the door.
32. 32.In a formal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) name and signature (b) your address (c) the date (d) the closing
33. 33.You are writing a letter to the Sports Teacher asking to join the football team. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Leave for two days (b) Subject: Joining the football team (c) Subject: Request for a school picnic (d) Subject: Garbage on our street
34. 34.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) The test had ten questions. (c) I was so excited that I could not sleep. (d) A week has seven days.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Big Football Match (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
36. 36.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 describes this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
37. 37.Saanvi answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Wednesday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her mother? (a) I will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Wednesday. (b) Mr Bose will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Wednesday. (c) You will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Wednesday. (d) Mr Bose will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Wednesday.
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The teacher said, I love mangoes. (b) The teacher said “I love mangoes.” (c) The teacher said, “I love mangoes. (d) The teacher said, “I love mangoes.”
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
40. 40.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The baby cried. She was hungry.” (a) because (b) so (c) but

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