English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 776 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put the gift in a box.
   Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   Next, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
2. 2.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   15 February 2026, 10:15 am
   Uncle Ravi called. He will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Saturday.
   Kabir (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
3. 3.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The shop was closed we went back home.” (a) after “was” (b) after “closed” (c) after “back” (d) after “went”
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   3. We place small lamps around the design.
   4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   5. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Pooja ate a mango. (b) Pooja ate a juicy mango. (c) Pooja ate a ripe mango. (d) Pooja ate a juicy ripe mango.
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
7. 7.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Kabir is what drawing in class? (b) Is what Kabir drawing in class? (c) What Kabir is drawing in class? (d) What is Kabir drawing in class?
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (d) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
9. 9.Sneha is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Bye bye!!! (b) Thank you and regards, (c) Yours lovingly, (d) See ya,
10. 10.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Drinks Kunal warm milk before bed. (b) Kunal warm milk drinks before bed. (c) Kunal drinks before bed warm milk. (d) Kunal drinks warm milk before bed.
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
12. 12.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Tara likes to paint. She likes to draw.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
13. 13.Which is the best way to join “We ran fast.” and “We missed the train.”? (a) We ran fast so we missed the train. (b) We ran fast because we missed the train. (c) We ran fast but we missed the train.
14. 14.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Joshi. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Joshi!!! (b) Dear Mrs Joshi, (c) Yo teacher, (d) Joshi, listen up
15. 15.These words are mixed up: car / the / Rahul / on / washes / Sundays
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Rahul washes on Sundays the car. (b) Rahul washes the car on Sundays. (c) Washes Rahul the car on Sundays. (d) Rahul the car washes on Sundays.
16. 16.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on Saturday.” (a) to (b) the (c) dog (d) i
17. 17.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
18. 18.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Farhan plays cricket in the park. (b) Plays Farhan cricket in the park. (c) Farhan cricket plays in the park. (d) Farhan plays in the park cricket.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
20. 20.You are writing a letter to the Librarian asking for new storybooks. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (b) Subject: Garbage on our street (c) Subject: Request for new storybooks (d) Subject: Order for a dictionary
21. 21.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The road was wet. We walked slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
23. 23.In a formal letter, what comes just before the closing? (a) the body (b) the receiver's address (c) your address (d) the greeting
24. 24.Ishaan is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please send me the notes? (b) Send me the notes now. (c) SEND ME THE NOTES!!!
25. 25.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The hungry monkey. (b) The rain fell all night. (c) Because it was raining. (d) Made a rangoli.
26. 26.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.In a diary entry, what comes just after “Dear Diary,”? (a) your name (b) the entry (body) (c) the time (d) the day and date
29. 29.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
30. 30.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) I felt a little scared.
31. 31.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Dad said, It is my turn now.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, It (b) Dad said (c) It is my turn now. (d) It is
32. 32.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “The bus is late today” said the teacher. (b) “The bus is late today,” said the teacher. (c) “The bus is late today.” said the teacher. (d) The bus is late today,” said the teacher.
33. 33.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I was happy but very tired. (b) The zoo opens at nine. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) The shop sells pencils.
34. 34.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Das. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Das, listen up (c) Dear Ms Das, (d) Hey Das!!!
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
36. 36.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Aarav said, Let us play outside.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) said, Let (b) Let us (c) Aarav said (d) Let us play outside.
37. 37.Tara is writing a letter to her father. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Papa (b) Dear Papa, (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Papa.
38. 38.Which of these is a statement? (a) Why is Maria laughing? (b) Water the plants today. (c) What a sweet mango! (d) Vikram plays cricket in the park.
39. 39.Which of these is a command? (a) How colourful the rangoli is! (b) Put your books in the bag. (c) What is Nisha reading today? (d) Dev washes the car on Sundays.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    ___, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then

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