English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 719 · 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.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Lotus Vidyalaya
   NOTICE
   12 August 2026
   Drawing Competition
   A drawing competition will be held on 15 August at 10 am. All are welcome.
   Saanvi
   Secretary, Art Club (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
2. 2.Which describing word fits best?
   “The chips taste ___.” (a) noisy (b) colourful (c) rough (d) salty
3. 3.A story begins: “Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   5. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   4 July 2026, 6:40 pm
   Dear Mum,
   Aunt Lata called. She will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Sunday. (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
6. 6.In a formal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) the receiver's address (b) your address (c) the subject (d) the body
7. 7.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Saanvi the cat feeds every morning. (b) Saanvi feeds every morning the cat. (c) Feeds Saanvi the cat every morning. (d) Saanvi feeds the cat every morning.
8. 8.Diya is writing a letter to her friend Sneha. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sneha. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear, Sneha (d) Dear Sneha,
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
   Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
   ___
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
10. 10.These words are mixed up: every / cat / feeds / Saanvi / the / morning
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Saanvi feeds every morning the cat. (b) Feeds Saanvi the cat every morning. (c) Saanvi feeds the cat every morning. (d) Saanvi the cat feeds every morning.
11. 11.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
12. 12.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Brought a letter for Dad. (b) The brown cow gave fresh milk. (c) Before the sun set. (d) Our teacher.
13. 13.These words are mixed up: Sundays / brushes / on / dog / Manav / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Manav brushes the dog on Sundays. (b) Manav brushes on Sundays the dog. (c) Manav the dog brushes on Sundays. (d) Brushes Manav the dog on Sundays.
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Although (c) so (d) Next
15. 15.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
16. 16.Kabir is writing a letter to his friend Meera. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Meera, (c) Dear, Meera (d) Dear Meera.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join “Riya wore a sweater.” and “It was cold.”? (a) Riya wore a sweater so it was cold. (b) Riya wore a sweater but it was cold. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
18. 18.Imran is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Thank you and regards,
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.You are writing an email to invite your class to your birthday party. Which subject line is best? (a) Something (b) Invitation: my birthday party (c) Leave: unwell today (d) Sports day date
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
24. 24.Which describing word fits best?
    “The sun looks ___.” (a) bitter (b) loud (c) rough (d) bright
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
26. 26.These words are mixed up: reads / night / Meera / storybook / at / a
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Meera reads at night a storybook. (b) Meera reads a storybook at night. (c) Reads Meera a storybook at night. (d) Meera a storybook reads at night.
27. 27.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in february.” (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 2
28. 28.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Why is Tenzin laughing?” (a) exclamation (b) command (c) question (d) statement
29. 29.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Why is Simran laughing” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
30. 30.Which describing word fits best?
    “The silk scarf feels ___.” (a) shiny (b) noisy (c) salty (d) smooth
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Playing with my friends. (b) Watered the plants. (c) Our neighbours. (d) The shopkeeper counted the coins.
33. 33.Ishaan answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will come home at 5 pm on Saturday.” What should Ishaan write in the message for his mother? (a) Coach Iqbal will come home at 10 am on Saturday. (b) Coach Iqbal will come home at 5 pm on Saturday. (c) I will come home at 5 pm on Saturday. (d) You will come home at 5 pm on Saturday.
34. 34.Tenzin is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Check my project now. (b) Could you please check my project? (c) CHECK MY PROJECT!!!
35. 35.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Rahul rode a shiny bicycle. (b) Rahul rode a shiny green bicycle. (c) Rahul rode a bicycle. (d) Rahul rode a green bicycle.
36. 36.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Water the plants today.” (a) exclamation (b) statement (c) command (d) question
37. 37.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Where is Arjun going after school” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
38. 38.What kind of sentence is this?
    “How sweet the mango is!” (a) command (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) question
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) Saving Water (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
40. 40.Yash is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Thank you and regards, (c) See ya, (d) Yours lovingly,

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