English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 736 · 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.Ishaan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I learnt to ride a bicycle. (b) You learnt to ride a bicycle today. (c) Every day I learn to ride a bicycle. (d) Tomorrow I will learn to ride a bicycle.
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. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Is why Riya crying? (b) Riya is why crying? (c) Why Riya is crying? (d) Why is Riya crying?
4. 4.In an informal letter, what comes just after the body? (a) the greeting (b) your address (c) the date (d) the closing
5. 5.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The baby elephant splashed in the river. (b) My best friend gave me a pencil. (c) Ran onto the field. (d) The doctor checked my throat.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
7. 7.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Ravi is only six. He can swim very well.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
8. 8.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “It was late ___ the shops were still open.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
9. 9.Sneha answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will call again at 10 am on Saturday.” What should Sneha write in the message for her father? (a) Uncle Ravi will call again at 10 am on Saturday. (b) You will call again at 10 am on Saturday. (c) Uncle Ravi will call again at 11 am on Saturday. (d) I will call again at 10 am on Saturday.
10. 10.Manav is writing a letter to his uncle. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
11. 11.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    14 October 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Farhan
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
12. 12.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kabir baked his cake. Him shared it. (b) Kabir baked his cake. He shared it. (c) Kabir baked Kabir's cake. Kabir shared it.
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Children are planting saplings.
14. 14.In a formal letter, what comes just before name and signature? (a) the subject (b) the closing (c) your address (d) the greeting
15. 15.Which is the best way to join “The sun was shining.” and “The birds were singing.”? (a) The sun was shining because the birds were singing. (b) The sun was shining and the birds were singing. (c) The sun was shining but the birds were singing.
16. 16.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 describes this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
17. 17.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Kabir lives near the lake in jaipur.” (a) lives (b) near (c) the (d) jaipur
18. 18.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “How tall the tree is” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
19. 19.Which describing word fits best?
    “The pickle tastes ___.” (a) shiny (b) noisy (c) spicy (d) fluffy
20. 20.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) However (c) Next (d) because
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who ate the last laddoo___” asked the teacher. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
23. 23.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    2 July 2026
    Our annual sports day will be held on 10 July at 11 am on the main ground. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Sports Captain (a) Yoga Day (b) Story-Telling Contest (c) Annual Sports Day
24. 24.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
25. 25.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Singh,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
26. 26.In an informal letter, what comes just before the greeting? (a) the date (b) the body (c) the closing (d) your address
27. 27.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) because (c) Finally (d) However
28. 28.Which is the best way to join “It was very hot.” and “We went for a swim.”? (a) It was very hot but we went for a swim. (b) It was very hot because we went for a swim. (c) It was very hot so we went for a swim.
29. 29.You are writing an email to ask the principal about the sports day date. Which subject line is best? (a) Missing practice on Friday (b) Sports day date (c) Leave: unwell today (d) Hello!!!
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Dinosaur Book
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Manav 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,
33. 33.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    16 July 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Simran
    Cultural Secretary (a) what is happening (b) where (the place) (c) when (date and time)
34. 34.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rain is falling on the road. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
35. 35.These words are mixed up: on / the / Arjun / brushes / Sundays / dog
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Arjun brushes on Sundays the dog. (b) Arjun brushes the dog on Sundays. (c) Arjun the dog brushes on Sundays. (d) Brushes Arjun the dog on Sundays.
36. 36.“My father.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
37. 37.Which of these is a command? (a) Simran kicks the ball in the garden. (b) Please close the door. (c) Where is Diya going after school? (d) How sweet the mango is!
38. 38.Omkar is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I visited the zoo with my class. (b) Tomorrow I will visit the zoo with my class. (c) Every day I visit the zoo with my class. (d) You visited the zoo with my class today.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join “Dev went to bed early.” and “He was tired.”? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) Dev went to bed early but he was tired. (c) Dev went to bed early so he was tired.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2

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