English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 788 · 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.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 describes this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) There is a well beside the field.
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
3. 3.Diya is writing a letter to her grandmother. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Grandma, (b) Dear, Grandma (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Grandma.
4. 4.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Nisha bought her book. She read it. (b) Nisha bought Nisha's book. Nisha read it. (c) Nisha bought her book. Her read it.
5. 5.You are writing an email to invite your class to your birthday party. Which subject line is best? (a) Class notes for Monday (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) Invitation: my birthday party (d) READ THIS NOW
6. 6.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Brush all your teeth gently. (c) Rinse your mouth with water.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   5. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   3. The librarian helps us find good books.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
11. 11.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    10 March 2026
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 13 March at 11 am in the society park. All are welcome.
    Imran
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) the date (c) the title (d) name and designation
12. 12.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) your name (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the day and date (d) the entry (body)
13. 13.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it raining outside___” asked Saanvi. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
14. 14.Which is the best way to join “Tara likes to paint.” and “She likes to draw.”? (a) Tara likes to paint and she likes to draw. (b) Tara likes to paint but she likes to draw. (c) Tara likes to paint because she likes to draw.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why are you late?” asked Grandma. (b) “Why are you late” asked Grandma. (c) “Why are you late?” asked Grandma? (d) “Why are you late,” asked Grandma.
16. 16.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I come with you___” asked Aarav. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Please sit down,” said Zoya. (b) “Please sit down” said Zoya. (c) “Please sit down.” said Zoya. (d) “Please sit down,” said Zoya.
18. 18.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Farhan flies on the roof a kite. (b) Farhan a kite flies on the roof. (c) Farhan flies a kite on the roof. (d) Flies Farhan a kite on the roof.
19. 19.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Where is Ananya going after school” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.In a formal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) the body (b) name and signature (c) the closing (d) your address
22. 22.You are writing an email to tell your coach you will miss practice. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) hi (c) Missing practice on Friday (d) Invitation: my birthday party
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Best Friend (c) My Grandfather (d) Healthy Food
24. 24.You are writing an email to send photos of the school trip to your class. Which subject line is best? (a) Hello!!! (b) Leave: unwell today (c) Photos from the school trip (d) Sports day date
25. 25.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Nair,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours sincerely,
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
27. 27.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Turn left at the temple. (b) How beautiful the garden is! (c) Tenzin reads a storybook at night. (d) Who is Rohan calling?
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) the old banyan tree (b) my best friend (c) a cricket match (d) my new bicycle
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
30. 30.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a school picnic. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Leave for two days (b) Subject: Frequent power cuts (c) Subject: Broken water cooler (d) Subject: Request for a school picnic
31. 31.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) Our teacher wrote a poem on the board. (b) The ice cream seller. (c) The school bell rang loudly. (d) The red kite flew high in the sky.
32. 32.Simran is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You made a new friend today. (b) Today I made a new friend. (c) Tomorrow I will make a new friend. (d) Every day I make a new friend.
33. 33.Which sentence describes the pot best? (a) Pooja painted a pot. (b) Pooja painted a round pot. (c) Pooja painted a round blue pot. (d) Pooja painted a blue pot.
34. 34.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Kapoor. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Hey Kapoor!!! (c) Kapoor, listen up (d) Dear Mr Kapoor,
35. 35.A story begins: “Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Healthy Food (b) My Best Friend (c) The Monsoon (d) My Pet Cat
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Peacock (d) Elephants
38. 38.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “arjun wore new clothes on holi.” (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 2
39. 39.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Yash has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) She (d) Him
40. 40.“A small mouse.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing

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