English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 71 · 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 is punctuated correctly? (a) Vikram asked, “Is it raining outside?” (b) Vikram asked “Is it raining outside?” (c) Vikram asked, Is it raining outside? (d) Vikram asked, “Is it raining outside.”
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. We built a big sandcastle.
   3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   4. We collected shells near the shore.
   5. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.You are writing to the Principal but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir/Madam, (b) Dear Kavya, (c) Hi there! (d) Dear Friend,
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) Science project – Class 5B (c) Something (d) Request to renew a book
5. 5.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) I felt so proud of myself. (d) The shop sells pencils.
6. 6.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The test was hard ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
7. 7.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Where is Nisha going after school?” (a) question (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) command
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
   Then, scrub the plate with soap.
   Next, rinse it under the tap.
   ___, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
9. 9.You are writing to the Editor, Ms Kapoor. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Ms Kapoor (b) Hi Kapoor! (c) Dear Ms Kapoor. (d) Dear Ms Kapoor,
10. 10.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Aisha cooks for lunch rice. (b) Aisha rice cooks for lunch. (c) Cooks Aisha rice for lunch. (d) Aisha cooks rice for lunch.
11. 11.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “Arjun won the race everyone cheered for him.” (a) after “the” (b) after “Arjun” (c) after “race” (d) after “won”
12. 12.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    10 June 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Aarav
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
13. 13.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Tara cleans the room every Saturday.” (a) command (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) question
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Didi,
    Mr Bose called. He will call again at 7 pm on Saturday.
    Ananya (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
17. 17.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join “Tara likes to paint.” and “She likes to draw.”? (a) Tara likes to paint and she likes to draw. (b) Tara likes to paint but she likes to draw. (c) Tara likes to paint because she likes to draw.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Power Cut
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join “I like mangoes.” and “My sister likes apples.”? (a) I like mangoes because my sister likes apples. (b) I like mangoes so my sister likes apples. (c) I like mangoes but my sister likes apples.
26. 26.You are writing a letter to the Librarian asking for new storybooks. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (b) Subject: Broken water cooler (c) Subject: Garbage on our street (d) Subject: Request for new storybooks
27. 27.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “It started to rain ___ we opened our umbrellas.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    18 March 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 23 March at 3 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Ishaan
    Sports Captain (a) Book Fair (b) Inter-House Quiz (c) Annual Sports Day
31. 31.Kabir is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I planted a tree in our garden. (b) Tomorrow I will plant a tree in our garden. (c) Every day I plant a tree in our garden. (d) You planted a tree in our garden today.
32. 32.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “meera lives near the lake in Jaipur.” (a) the (b) meera (c) lives (d) near
33. 33.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Riya planted Riya's sapling. Riya watered it. (b) Riya planted her sapling. Her watered it. (c) Riya planted her sapling. She watered it.
34. 34.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
36. 36.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will bring the books at 10 am on Wednesday.
    Imran (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
37. 37.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I come with you___” asked Arjun. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (d) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
39. 39.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
40. 40.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time is it___” asked the coach. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)

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