English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 709 · 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 needs a capital letter?
   “My uncle came from patna in September.” (a) in (b) uncle (c) from (d) patna
2. 2.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The road was wet ___ we walked slowly.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
4. 4.You are writing to the Editor, Dr Gill. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Dr Gill (b) Dear Dr Gill, (c) Hi Gill! (d) Dear Dr Gill.
5. 5.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rohan packed his bag. He carried it. (b) Rohan packed Rohan's bag. Rohan carried it. (c) Rohan packed his bag. Him carried it.
6. 6.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) therefore (c) since (d) Finally
7. 7.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
8. 8.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   5 December 2026, 4:10 pm
   Dear Didi,
   Mr Bose called. He will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Tuesday. (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
9. 9.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt so proud of myself. (b) The bus has forty seats. (c) The shop sells pencils. (d) A week has seven days.
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) However (c) because (d) so
11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) Although (d) since
12. 12.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
13. 13.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Please sit down,” said the teacher. (b) “Please sit down” said the teacher. (c) “Please sit down.” said the teacher. (d) “Please sit down,” said the teacher.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.Meera is writing a letter to her friend Tenzin. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
16. 16.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) saving water (b) the night sky (c) the old banyan tree (d) the rainy season
17. 17.Manav is writing a letter to his father. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Papa. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear Papa, (d) Dear, Papa
18. 18.Tenzin is writing a letter to his friend Vikram. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Vikram. (c) Dear, Vikram (d) Dear Vikram,
19. 19.Nisha is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) See ya, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Thank you and regards, (d) Bye bye!!!
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands with clean water. (c) Rub soap on your hands. (d) Rinse and dry your hands.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Maria has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) It (c) He (d) She
23. 23.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Where is Isha going after school?” (a) exclamation (b) question (c) command (d) statement
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. We climbed up to the tower.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.“My best friend.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) We must not waste water. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
28. 28.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Dad said “I have finished my homework.” (b) Dad said, I have finished my homework. (c) Dad said, “I have finished my homework. (d) Dad said, “I have finished my homework.”
29. 29.In a formal letter, what comes just after the subject? (a) your address (b) name and signature (c) the body (d) the greeting
30. 30.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “The big fair in mysuru starts in June.” (a) starts (b) in (c) mysuru (d) big
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Maria answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will visit us at 4 pm on Tuesday.” What should Maria write in the message for her brother? (a) Grandma will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday. (b) I will visit us at 4 pm on Tuesday. (c) You will visit us at 4 pm on Tuesday. (d) Grandma will visit us at 4 pm on Tuesday.
33. 33.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The school bell rang loudly. (b) Although he was tired. (c) The wind blew the leaves away. (d) Our cat slept on the sofa.
34. 34.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ananya made Ananya's card. Ananya posted it. (b) Ananya made her card. Her posted it. (c) Ananya made her card. She posted it.
35. 35.In a diary entry, what comes just before “Dear Diary,”? (a) your name (b) the day and date (c) the entry (body) (d) the time
36. 36.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Why Farhan is crying? (b) Why is Farhan crying? (c) Farhan is why crying? (d) Is why Farhan crying?
37. 37.Which of these is a statement? (a) How huge the elephant is! (b) Wait for me at the gate. (c) What is Pooja reading today? (d) Pooja cleans the room every Saturday.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
39. 39.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a school picnic. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Stray dogs in our area (b) Subject: Broken water cooler (c) Subject: Broken traffic light (d) Subject: Request for a school picnic
40. 40.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on Friday.” (a) park (b) on (c) go (d) i

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