English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 76 · 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.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “I like mangoes ___ my sister likes apples.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
3. 3.You are writing to the Editor but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Ananya, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (d) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
5. 5.Which describing word fits best?
   “The lemon tastes ___.” (a) noisy (b) sour (c) rough (d) colourful
6. 6.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Rao,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
7. 7.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Riverside School
   NOTICE
   13 September 2026
   Music Club Auditions
   Auditions for the music club will be held on 20 September at 10 am in the music room. All are welcome. (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the date (d) the title
8. 8.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Pooja said, The bus is late today.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Pooja said (b) The bus is late today. (c) The bus (d) said, The
9. 9.You are writing to the Manager of a shop, Mr Iyer. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Iyer, (b) Dear Mr Iyer. (c) Hi Iyer! (d) Dear, Mr Iyer
10. 10.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Busy Ants (b) Saving Water (c) Elephants (d) My Grandfather
11. 11.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) What a long train! (b) Why is Kavya laughing? (c) Simran catches the bus at seven. (d) Bring your notebook tomorrow.
12. 12.You are writing an email to invite your class to your birthday party. Which subject line is best? (a) Science project – Class 5B (b) Maths homework for today (c) Invitation: my birthday party (d) hi
13. 13.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Dad said, It is my turn now.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) It is my turn now. (b) It is (c) said, It (d) Dad said
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    8 May 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Mr Bose called. He will call again at 11 am on Friday.
    Vikram (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
16. 16.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Saanvi carried a big black bag. (b) Saanvi carried a bag. (c) Saanvi carried a black bag. (d) Saanvi carried a big bag.
17. 17.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Grandpa reads the paper ___ he drinks his tea.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
18. 18.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Isha said, It is my turn now.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) It is my turn now. (b) said, It (c) Isha said (d) It is
19. 19.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) What is Zoya eating for lunch? (b) Tara draws a picture in art class. (c) Wash your hands before lunch. (d) What a cute puppy!
20. 20.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Stopped at the gate.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
21. 21.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    3 January 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 10 January at 11 am. All are welcome.
    Priya
    Cultural Secretary (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
23. 23.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 21 October at 4 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Tenzin
    Secretary, Art Club (a) name and designation (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) the date
24. 24.Which describing word fits best?
    “The glass feels ___.” (a) shiny (b) smooth (c) sweet (d) noisy
25. 25.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Drinks Kavya warm milk before bed. (b) Kavya drinks before bed warm milk. (c) Kavya drinks warm milk before bed. (d) Kavya warm milk drinks before bed.
26. 26.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Kavya draws in art class a picture. (b) Kavya draws a picture in art class. (c) Draws Kavya a picture in art class. (d) Kavya a picture draws in art class.
27. 27.You are writing a letter to the Sports Teacher asking to join the football team. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Leave for two days (b) Subject: Garbage on our street (c) Subject: Joining the football team (d) Subject: Thanks for the school trip
28. 28.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Rahul packs the school bag at night. (b) Rahul the school bag packs at night. (c) Packs Rahul the school bag at night. (d) Rahul packs at night the school bag.
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
30. 30.Which is the best way to join “Riya wore a sweater.” and “It was cold.”? (a) Riya wore a sweater but it was cold. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Riya wore a sweater so it was cold.
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (d) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
33. 33.Priya is ending a letter to her grandfather. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Your's lovingly,
34. 34.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Patel,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
35. 35.Maria is writing a letter to her elder sister. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Didi, (c) Dear Didi. (d) Dear, Didi
36. 36.Manav is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) See ya, (c) Thank you and regards, (d) Yours lovingly,
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us play outside.” said Mum. (b) “Let us play outside” said Mum. (c) Let us play outside,” said Mum. (d) “Let us play outside,” said Mum.
38. 38.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Rahul has a new pot. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) Him (c) She (d) It
39. 39.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “our school reopens after the holidays in January.” (a) our (b) reopens (c) holidays (d) in
40. 40.In a formal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the date (b) the closing (c) the body (d) name and signature

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