English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 753 · 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 fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
   She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
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   Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
2. 2.Which of these is a command? (a) What a big cake! (b) Who is Kunal calling? (c) Meera washes the car on Sundays. (d) Put your books in the bag.
3. 3.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The sun was shining ___ the birds were singing.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
4. 4.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The mango looked green ___ it was very sweet.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
5. 5.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “What a funny joke” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
7. 7.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Ishaan cooks rice for lunch.” (a) statement (b) command (c) question (d) exclamation
8. 8.Omkar is ending a letter to his father. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours lovingly. (c) Yours, lovingly (d) Your's lovingly,
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
10. 10.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    5 February 2026
    Story-Telling Contest
    A story-telling contest will be held on 8 February at 3 pm in the junior hall. All are welcome.
    Joseph
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) name and designation (c) the date (d) the title
11. 11.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The garden has roses. It has sunflowers.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
12. 12.A formal letter begins with “Dear Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
14. 14.You are writing an email to ask a friend for the class notes. Which subject line is best? (a) Request to renew a book (b) Class notes for Monday (c) Thank you for the gift (d) Something
15. 15.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “diya met Kunal at the station in Jaipur.” (a) met (b) station (c) diya (d) the
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Model Volcano (d) A Helpful Neighbour
17. 17.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Kunal drinks before bed warm milk. (b) Kunal drinks warm milk before bed. (c) Drinks Kunal warm milk before bed. (d) Kunal warm milk drinks before bed.
18. 18.These words are mixed up: roof / a / on / kite / flies / the / Rohan
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Rohan flies a kite on the roof. (b) Flies Rohan a kite on the roof. (c) Rohan flies on the roof a kite. (d) Rohan a kite flies on the roof.
19. 19.These words are mixed up: a / Kabir / class / in / picture / draws / art
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Kabir draws in art class a picture. (b) Draws Kabir a picture in art class. (c) Kabir a picture draws in art class. (d) Kabir draws a picture in art class.
20. 20.You are writing an email to tell your teacher you are unwell. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) READ THIS NOW (c) Thank you for the gift (d) Science project – Class 5B
21. 21.Dev is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Thank you and regards, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) See ya, (d) Yours lovingly,
22. 22.Which is the best title for this 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. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Priya the Queen (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
23. 23.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    3 November 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Tara
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
24. 24.Kunal is ending a letter to his uncle. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours, lovingly (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Your's lovingly, (d) Yours lovingly.
25. 25.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Manav drew a house. (b) Manav drew a small house. (c) Manav drew a small red house. (d) Manav drew a red house.
26. 26.Riya is ending a letter to her father. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Yours lovingly,
27. 27.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The parrot can talk it says hello every morning.” (a) after “talk” (b) after “every” (c) after “hello” (d) after “The”
28. 28.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
29. 29.Which sentence describes the dog best? (a) Kavya saw a brown dog. (b) Kavya saw a dog. (c) Kavya saw a small dog. (d) Kavya saw a small brown dog.
30. 30.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The shopkeeper counted the coins. (b) My grandmother told us a story. (c) The doctor checked my throat. (d) Brought a letter for Dad.
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where is my bag___” asked Dad. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
32. 32.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
33. 33.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    1 August 2026, 2:45 pm
    Uncle Ravi called. He will come home at 7 pm on Monday.
    Aarav (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
34. 34.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Priya made her card. Her posted it. (b) Priya made her card. She posted it. (c) Priya made Priya's card. Priya posted it.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Elephants (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Classroom
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
38. 38.In a diary entry, what comes just after the entry (body)? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) the day and date (c) your name (d) the time
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.

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