English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 739 · 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 mark should end this sentence?
   “Kunal reads a storybook at night” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)
2. 2.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Rohan feeds the cat every morning.” (a) exclamation (b) question (c) command (d) statement
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The coach said, “It is my turn now. (b) The coach said, It is my turn now. (c) The coach said “It is my turn now.” (d) The coach said, “It is my turn now.”
5. 5.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) What is Priya eating for lunch? (b) What Priya is eating for lunch? (c) Priya is what eating for lunch? (d) Is what Priya eating for lunch?
6. 6.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aisha washed her bicycle. Her rode it. (b) Aisha washed her bicycle. She rode it. (c) Aisha washed Aisha's bicycle. Aisha rode it.
7. 7.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “the big fair in Jaipur starts in October.” (a) starts (b) the (c) fair (d) big
8. 8.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Isha eats a banana after school” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
9. 9.Pooja is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You baked cookies with Mum today. (b) Tomorrow I will bake cookies with Mum. (c) Today I baked cookies with Mum. (d) Every day I bake cookies with Mum.
10. 10.These words are mixed up: Grandma / helps / in / Saanvi / kitchen / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Saanvi helps in the kitchen Grandma. (b) Saanvi Grandma helps in the kitchen. (c) Helps Saanvi Grandma in the kitchen. (d) Saanvi helps Grandma in the kitchen.
11. 11.These words are mixed up: a / Imran / art / draws / class / in / picture
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Draws Imran a picture in art class. (b) Imran a picture draws in art class. (c) Imran draws a picture in art class. (d) Imran draws in art class a picture.
12. 12.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Open your books to page ten.” (a) question (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) command
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Sports Day (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
15. 15.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “How lovely the song is” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
16. 16.Rahul is writing a letter to his grandfather. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Grandpa, (c) Dear, Grandpa (d) Dear Grandpa.
17. 17.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    2 May 2026
    A science exhibition will be held on 8 May at 11 am in the science lab. All are welcome.
    Aisha
    Secretary, Science Club (a) Drawing Competition (b) Yoga Day (c) Science Exhibition
18. 18.Which is the best way to join “The room was dark.” and “I switched on the light.”? (a) The room was dark but I switched on the light. (b) The room was dark so I switched on the light. (c) The room was dark because I switched on the light.
19. 19.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) but (c) so
20. 20.Ishaan wrote “a rich king in a rich city”. Which word means the same as “rich” and can replace the second one? (a) poor (b) square (c) wealthy
21. 21.Manav is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) Yours lovingly, (d) See ya,
22. 22.Diya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You got full marks in maths today. (b) Every day I get full marks in maths. (c) Tomorrow I will get full marks in maths. (d) Today I got full marks in maths.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) We must not waste water.
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the night sky (b) the rainy season (c) my new bicycle (d) a day at the beach
25. 25.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) the old banyan tree (b) a day at the beach (c) a cricket match (d) our school sports day
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
27. 27.You are writing an email to ask your teacher for the maths homework. Which subject line is best? (a) Something (b) Maths homework for today (c) Sports day date (d) Leave: unwell today
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
29. 29.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
32. 32.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Arjun plays in the park cricket. (b) Arjun cricket plays in the park. (c) Plays Arjun cricket in the park. (d) Arjun plays cricket in the park.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Power Cut (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Nest on the Window (d) A Helpful Neighbour
34. 34.You are writing a letter to the Bank Manager about opening a savings account. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Opening a savings account (b) Subject: Stray dogs in our area (c) Subject: Order for a dictionary (d) Subject: Garbage on our street
35. 35.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    20 February 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Didi,
    Mrs Das called. She will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday. (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
36. 36.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on saturday.” (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 1
37. 37.Ananya is ending a letter to her aunt. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Your's lovingly, (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Yours, lovingly
38. 38.In an informal letter, what comes just after the date? (a) the body (b) your address (c) the greeting (d) your name
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.

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