English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 72 · 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 joins these two sentences best?
   “The bag was heavy. Dad helped me carry it.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
3. 3.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The milk boiled over we turned off the stove.” (a) after “off” (b) after “The” (c) after “over” (d) after “milk”
4. 4.Diya wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) ancient (c) new
5. 5.Imagine this picture:
   A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
6. 6.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Sunrise Public School
   NOTICE
   4 July 2026
   Annual Sports Day
   Our annual sports day will be held on the main ground. All are welcome.
   Meera
   Sports Captain (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
7. 7.“Brought a letter for Dad.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) what happens (predicate) (c) who or what (subject)
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Next (c) But (d) so
9. 9.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where Maria is going after school? (b) Where is Maria going after school? (c) Maria is where going after school? (d) Is where Maria going after school?
10. 10.Kabir wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) silent (c) noisy
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
12. 12.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What Yash is eating for lunch? (b) Is what Yash eating for lunch? (c) What is Yash eating for lunch? (d) Yash is what eating for lunch?
13. 13.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Farhan catches the bus at seven.” (a) statement (b) question (c) command (d) exclamation
14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
15. 15.In an informal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the body (b) the date (c) the closing (d) the greeting
16. 16.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the day and date (c) the entry (body) (d) your name
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Elephants (c) The Night Sky (d) My Best Friend
18. 18.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    17 March 2026
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 24 March at 3 pm near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Saanvi
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) Drawing Competition (b) Cleanliness Drive (c) Book Fair
19. 19.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) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
20. 20.Kabir answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Friday.” What should Kabir write in the message for his sister? (a) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Friday. (b) You will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Friday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Friday. (d) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Friday.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
23. 23.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    5 July 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 13 July at 2 pm in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Nisha
    Cultural Secretary (a) Free Eye Check-Up (b) Drawing Competition (c) Dance Workshop
24. 24.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Ishaan the cat feeds every morning. (b) Ishaan feeds every morning the cat. (c) Ishaan feeds the cat every morning. (d) Feeds Ishaan the cat every morning.
25. 25.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Patel. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Mr Patel, (b) Yo teacher, (c) Hey Patel!!! (d) Patel, listen up
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
27. 27.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    14 July 2026
    Story-Telling Contest
    A story-telling contest will be held in the junior hall. All are welcome.
    Tenzin
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
28. 28.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Imran reads a storybook at night. (b) Imran reads at night a storybook. (c) Imran a storybook reads at night. (d) Reads Imran a storybook at night.
29. 29.Rohan is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) See ya, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) Yours lovingly,
30. 30.You are writing to the Principal but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Dear Riya, (c) Hi there! (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
31. 31.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on sunday.” (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 1
32. 32.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Manav writes every week a poem. (b) Manav a poem writes every week. (c) Writes Manav a poem every week. (d) Manav writes a poem every week.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Clean Park (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Spelling Contest
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.Zoya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will see a rainbow after the rain. (b) Today I saw a rainbow after the rain. (c) You saw a rainbow after the rain today. (d) Every day I see a rainbow after the rain.
37. 37.Isha is writing a letter to her friend Manav. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
38. 38.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ishaan has a new sapling. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) She (c) He (d) It
39. 39.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Grandma called. She will visit us at 7 pm on Tuesday.
    Kavya (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
40. 40.Simran answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will call again at 6 pm on Thursday.” What should Simran write in the message for her sister? (a) You will call again at 6 pm on Thursday. (b) I will call again at 6 pm on Thursday. (c) Mr Bose will call again at 6 pm on Thursday. (d) Mr Bose will call again at 7 pm on Thursday.

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