English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 694 · 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 but it was cold. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Riya wore a sweater so it was cold.
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
   Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
   Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
3. 3.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Shanti Nagar Society
   9 January 2026
   Cleanliness Drive
   A cleanliness drive will be held on 13 January at 10 am near the society gate. All are welcome.
   Maria
   Secretary, Youth Club (a) the date (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
4. 4.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “Our school reopens after the holidays in september.” (a) holidays (b) after (c) reopens (d) september
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) The Railway Station (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Classroom
6. 6.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Although he was tired. (b) Told us a story. (c) The bright moon shone over the lake. (d) My little brother.
7. 7.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Green Park Society
   NOTICE
   18 October 2026
   Tree Plantation Drive
   A tree plantation drive will be held on 22 October at 3 pm in the society park. All are welcome. (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the title (d) the date
8. 8.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “We visited the old fort in kolkata on Tuesday.” (a) fort (b) kolkata (c) on (d) old
9. 9.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Tenzin reads a storybook at night” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Visit to the Zoo
12. 12.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Meera lives near the lake in kochi.” (a) near (b) the (c) lives (d) kochi
13. 13.Rohan is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Thank you and regards, (c) Yours lovingly, (d) See ya,
14. 14.You are writing to the Manager of a shop, Ms Verma. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Ms Verma, (b) Dear, Ms Verma (c) Dear Ms Verma. (d) Hi Verma!
15. 15.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Kavya has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) He (c) It (d) She
16. 16.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    20 November 2026
    Story-Telling Contest
    A story-telling contest will be held in the junior hall. All are welcome.
    Ananya
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
17. 17.Which describing word fits best?
    “The rainbow looks ___.” (a) quiet (b) colourful (c) rough (d) spicy
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Sports Day (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Best Friend (d) Healthy Food
19. 19.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The hungry monkey.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
20. 20.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 New Girl (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Big Football Match
21. 21.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I was happy but very tired. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) The shop sells pencils. (d) The bus has forty seats.
22. 22.Manav is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) SEND ME THE NOTES!!! (b) Send me the notes now. (c) Could you please send me the notes?
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
24. 24.Manav is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You ate pani puri with my friends today. (b) Tomorrow I will eat pani puri with my friends. (c) Every day I eat pani puri with my friends. (d) Today I ate pani puri with my friends.
25. 25.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
26. 26.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) My sister. (b) While Mum was cooking. (c) Grandpa watered the plants. (d) Stopped at the gate.
27. 27.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    18 August 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 23 August at 10 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Kavya
    Cultural Secretary (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) the date
28. 28.These words are mixed up: at / storybook / Joseph / reads / night / a
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Joseph reads at night a storybook. (b) Reads Joseph a storybook at night. (c) Joseph reads a storybook at night. (d) Joseph a storybook reads at night.
29. 29.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The children sang a song in the hall. (b) The tiny ant carried a crumb. (c) Collected nuts. (d) The cricket match ended at five o'clock.
30. 30.You are writing an email to send your science project to your teacher. Which subject line is best? (a) Sports day date (b) Class notes for Monday (c) Science project – Class 5B (d) READ THIS NOW
31. 31.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on Holi.” (a) met (b) we (c) our (d) all
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Fill a pot with soil.
33. 33.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is what Kunal eating for lunch? (b) What Kunal is eating for lunch? (c) Kunal is what eating for lunch? (d) What is Kunal eating for lunch?
34. 34.Rohan wrote “a scared cat and a scared puppy”. Which word means the same as “scared” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) afraid (c) brave
35. 35.Which describing word fits best?
    “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) prickly (b) shiny (c) noisy (d) sour
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Dripping Tap
37. 37.Tara is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) SEND ME THE NOTES!!! (b) Could you please send me the notes? (c) Send me the notes now.
38. 38.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
39. 39.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Ananya saw a grey elephant. (b) Ananya saw a big grey elephant. (c) Ananya saw a big elephant. (d) Ananya saw an elephant.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Birds build nests in its branches.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2

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