English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 781 · 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:
   “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   ___
   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
3. 3.Which of these is a question? (a) Yash kicks the ball in the garden. (b) What a tasty samosa! (c) Open your books to page ten. (d) Who is Omkar calling?
4. 4.“Collected nuts.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) what happens (predicate) (c) who or what (subject)
5. 5.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “We went to lucknow for Baisakhi last year.” (a) to (b) lucknow (c) for (d) last
6. 6.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Aisha said, The bus is late today.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) The bus (b) Aisha said (c) said, The (d) The bus is late today.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Peacock (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Village Fair (d) Saving Water
8. 8.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Ananya wore an old red cap. (b) Ananya wore a cap. (c) Ananya wore an old cap. (d) Ananya wore a red cap.
9. 9.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
10. 10.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “The school bell.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
11. 11.Aarav is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) EXPLAIN THIS SUM AGAIN!!! (b) Explain this sum again now. (c) Could you please explain this sum again?
12. 12.You are writing to the Bank Manager, Dr Sen. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Dr Sen. (b) Dear, Dr Sen (c) Hi Sen! (d) Dear Dr Sen,
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap on your hands. (d) Wet your hands with clean water.
14. 14.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    8 March 2026
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 12 March at 3 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Secretary, Art Club (a) name and designation (b) the date (c) the word NOTICE (d) the title
15. 15.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) the night sky (b) our postman (c) a cricket match (d) a day at the beach
16. 16.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Mum smiled. I had cleaned my room.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
17. 17.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    20 March 2026
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 26 March at 9 am in the society park. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) Cleanliness Drive (b) Book Fair (c) Tree Plantation Drive
18. 18.You are writing a letter to the Librarian asking for new storybooks. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Stray dogs in our area (b) Subject: Broken water cooler (c) Subject: Frequent power cuts (d) Subject: Request for new storybooks
19. 19.In a formal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the receiver's address (b) the greeting (c) the body (d) the date
20. 20.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Imran has a new toy car. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) Him (d) It
21. 21.Rohan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I ate pani puri with my friends. (b) Tomorrow I will eat pani puri with my friends. (c) Every day I eat pani puri with my friends. (d) You ate pani puri with my friends today.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The water was too cold. We did not swim.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
27. 27.Which is the best way to join “The test was hard.” and “Zoya got full marks.”? (a) The test was hard so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard because Zoya got full marks.
28. 28.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Mehta,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
29. 29.Which sentence describes the dog best? (a) Ananya saw a big black dog. (b) Ananya saw a dog. (c) Ananya saw a big dog. (d) Ananya saw a black dog.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Village Fair (c) Healthy Food (d) Busy Ants
31. 31.You are writing a letter to the Traffic Police about a broken traffic light. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Joining the football team (b) Subject: Thanks for the school trip (c) Subject: Broken traffic light (d) Subject: Garbage on our street
32. 32.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who ate the last laddoo___” asked Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
33. 33.Dev is writing a letter to his friend Ishaan. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
34. 34.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The New Girl (d) A Helpful Neighbour
35. 35.Kavya is writing a letter to her friend Aisha. Which closing should she use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
36. 36.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “How cute the puppy is” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
38. 38.Meera answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will call again at 10 am on Monday.” What should Meera write in the message for her mother? (a) Grandma will call again at 10 am on Monday. (b) I will call again at 10 am on Monday. (c) You will call again at 10 am on Monday. (d) Grandma will call again at 4 pm on Monday.
39. 39.Dev answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will drop off the cake at 10 am on Friday.” What should Dev write in the message for his sister? (a) I will drop off the cake at 10 am on Friday. (b) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 10 am on Friday. (c) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Friday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 10 am on Friday.
40. 40.“The village pond.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing

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