English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 70 · 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 sentence describes the pot best? (a) Priya painted a round orange pot. (b) Priya painted an orange pot. (c) Priya painted a round pot. (d) Priya painted a pot.
2. 2.Which sentence describes the umbrella best? (a) Vikram opened a small yellow umbrella. (b) Vikram opened a yellow umbrella. (c) Vikram opened a small umbrella. (d) Vikram opened an umbrella.
3. 3.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   17 July 2026, 4:10 pm
   Dear Bhaiya,
   Uncle Ravi called. He will bring the books at 10 am on Wednesday. (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
4. 4.Which of these is a question? (a) Please help me carry this box. (b) Who is Manav calling? (c) What a lovely song! (d) Zoya waters the plants in the evening.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   She watered the pot every morning.
   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join “I like mangoes.” and “My sister likes apples.”? (a) I like mangoes but my sister likes apples. (b) I like mangoes because my sister likes apples. (c) I like mangoes so my sister likes apples.
7. 7.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The rain fell all night. (b) The school bell rang loudly. (c) Stopped at the gate. (d) Our cat slept on the sofa.
8. 8.You are writing an email to thank your aunt for a birthday gift. Which subject line is best? (a) Request to renew a book (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) Hello!!! (d) Thank you for the gift
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) Tara's model won the first prize.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
11. 11.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt so proud of myself. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) A week has seven days. (d) The zoo opens at nine.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
13. 13.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “It is my turn now___” said the coach. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
14. 14.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The puppy was cold ___ we gave it a blanket.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
16. 16.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. He flew it. (c) Rohan found his kite. Him flew it.
17. 17.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) When Priya is leaving for Delhi? (b) Priya is when leaving for Delhi? (c) When is Priya leaving for Delhi? (d) Is when Priya leaving for Delhi?
18. 18.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Ananya said, Close the window.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Close the (b) Ananya said (c) said, Close (d) Close the window.
19. 19.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Sen. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Hey Sen!!! (c) Sen, listen up (d) Dear Mrs Sen,
20. 20.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) The shop sells pencils. (c) I felt a little scared. (d) The test had ten questions.
21. 21.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
22. 22.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The puppy was hungry it barked for food.” (a) after “The” (b) after “hungry” (c) after “for” (d) after “puppy”
23. 23.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Omkar said, It is my turn now.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, It (b) It is (c) Omkar said (d) It is my turn now.
24. 24.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The soup was hot ___ it was not tasty.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
25. 25.Which describing word fits best?
    “The bitter gourd tastes ___.” (a) bitter (b) colourful (c) sticky (d) loud
26. 26.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    2 November 2026
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 8 November at 11 am in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Manav
    School Captain (a) Free Eye Check-Up (b) Story-Telling Contest (c) Inter-House Quiz
27. 27.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) I was really nervous at first. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) A week has seven days.
28. 28.Which of these is a command? (a) Dev catches the bus at seven. (b) How funny the joke is! (c) What is Priya eating for lunch? (d) Water the plants today.
29. 29.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Riya lost her pen she looked everywhere.” (a) after “pen” (b) after “she” (c) after “Riya” (d) after “looked”
30. 30.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. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (d) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
32. 32.You are writing to the Municipal Officer, Mrs Iyer. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Mrs Iyer (b) Dear Mrs Iyer. (c) Hi Iyer! (d) Dear Mrs Iyer,
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Healthy Food (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I come with you___” asked Kavya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
36. 36.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Eating a big mango.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
37. 37.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aarav washed Aarav's bicycle. Aarav rode it. (b) Aarav washed his bicycle. Him rode it. (c) Aarav washed his bicycle. He rode it.
38. 38.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I have finished my homework___” said Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
39. 39.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “If you come early.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Mum said “It is my turn now.” (b) Mum said, “It is my turn now.” (c) Mum said, It is my turn now. (d) Mum said, “It is my turn now.

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