English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 767 · 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.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) a day at the beach (b) our classroom (c) our trip to the zoo (d) the old banyan tree
2. 2.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
   
   Riverside School
   NOTICE
   1 September 2026
   Auditions for the music club will be held on 5 September at 9 am in the music room. All are welcome.
   Vikram
   Cultural Secretary (a) Science Exhibition (b) Book Fair (c) Music Club Auditions
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   3. A green board hangs at the front.
   4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “The hungry monkey.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
5. 5.Meera is writing a letter to her friend Isha. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Isha. (c) Dear Isha, (d) Dear, Isha
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put the gift in a box.
   Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   ___, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
7. 7.Yash is ending a letter to his elder brother. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly. (d) Your's lovingly,
8. 8.Which is the best way to join “The box was small.” and “It was very heavy.”? (a) The box was small because it was very heavy. (b) The box was small so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small but it was very heavy.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
10. 10.Saanvi is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Yours lovingly, (c) See ya, (d) Thank you and regards,
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who ate the last laddoo___” asked Maria. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
13. 13.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Tara likes to paint ___ she likes to draw.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Kabir asked, “Is it raining outside.” (b) Kabir asked, “Is it raining outside?” (c) Kabir asked “Is it raining outside?” (d) Kabir asked, Is it raining outside?
16. 16.Which of these is a command? (a) What a beautiful garden! (b) Manav washes the car on Sundays. (c) Turn left at the temple. (d) Why is Joseph crying?
17. 17.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    20 January 2026
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 27 January at 11 am in the science lab. All are welcome. (a) the title (b) the word NOTICE (c) name and designation (d) the date
18. 18.In an informal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) your address (b) the greeting (c) the body (d) your name
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (d) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
20. 20.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Singh. Which opening is best? (a) Singh, listen up (b) Dear Mr Singh, (c) Hey Singh!!! (d) Yo teacher,
21. 21.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
22. 22.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    18 August 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 21 August at 9 am near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) the date (b) the title (c) the word NOTICE (d) name and designation
23. 23.Kavya is writing a letter to her friend Manav. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
24. 24.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes apples.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
25. 25.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) But (c) Next (d) since
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
27. 27.A formal letter begins with “Dear Madam,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
28. 28.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “My grandmother told us a story.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
29. 29.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Imran washed his bicycle. He rode it. (b) Imran washed Imran's bicycle. Imran rode it. (c) Imran washed his bicycle. Him rode it.
30. 30.In a formal letter, what comes just before name and signature? (a) the greeting (b) the body (c) the closing (d) your address
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.Vikram is writing a letter to his friend Rohan. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours lovingly,
34. 34.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
35. 35.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Kabir the dog brushes on Sundays. (b) Brushes Kabir the dog on Sundays. (c) Kabir brushes on Sundays the dog. (d) Kabir brushes the dog on Sundays.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
38. 38.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) quiet (b) sweet (c) rough (d) colourful
39. 39.In a formal letter, what comes just after the date? (a) the receiver's address (b) the body (c) the greeting (d) name and signature
40. 40.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “After we ate lunch.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment

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