English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 819 · 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.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “i go to the park with my dog on monday.” (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 1 (d) 2
2. 2.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Simran has a new card. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) He (d) Her
3. 3.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Please close the door. (b) What is Priya drawing in class? (c) Meera helps Grandma in the kitchen. (d) What a clever crow!
4. 4.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Nisha made her card. Her posted it. (b) Nisha made her card. She posted it. (c) Nisha made Nisha's card. Nisha posted it.
5. 5.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Saanvi has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) She (c) It (d) He
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
7. 7.Dev is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I won a prize at school. (b) You won a prize at school today. (c) Tomorrow I will win a prize at school. (d) Every day I win a prize at school.
8. 8.In an informal letter, what comes just after your address? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) your name (d) the date
9. 9.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The shop sells pencils. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) A week has seven days. (d) I was so excited that I could not sleep.
10. 10.You are writing an email to tell your coach you will miss practice. Which subject line is best? (a) Something (b) Science project – Class 5B (c) Missing practice on Friday (d) Thank you for the gift
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Grandfather (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
12. 12.Which of these is a question? (a) Line up near the door. (b) Where is Dev playing cricket? (c) Kavya washes the car on Sundays. (d) What a noisy market!
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.Maria is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I played cricket with my cousins. (b) Every day I play cricket with my cousins. (c) You played cricket with my cousins today. (d) Tomorrow I will play cricket with my cousins.
15. 15.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Tara likes to paint. She likes to draw.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Sneha said, “I love mangoes. (b) Sneha said “I love mangoes.” (c) Sneha said, “I love mangoes.” (d) Sneha said, I love mangoes.
17. 17.Saanvi is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) TELL ME THE TEST DATE!!! (b) Tell me the test date now. (c) Could you please tell me the test date?
18. 18.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    4 March 2026
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 12 March at 4 pm. All are welcome.
    Imran
    Secretary, Science Club (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
19. 19.Kabir is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) RENEW MY LIBRARY BOOK!!! (b) Renew my library book now. (c) Could you please renew my library book?
20. 20.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) so (c) Next (d) since
21. 21.Which describing word fits best?
    “The new coin looks ___.” (a) loud (b) shiny (c) spicy (d) prickly
22. 22.These words are mixed up: Sneha / dog / Sundays / brushes / on / the
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Brushes Sneha the dog on Sundays. (b) Sneha the dog brushes on Sundays. (c) Sneha brushes the dog on Sundays. (d) Sneha brushes on Sundays the dog.
23. 23.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Isha lost Isha's pencil. Isha found it. (b) Isha lost her pencil. Her found it. (c) Isha lost her pencil. She found it.
24. 24.Which describing word fits best?
    “The roasted peanuts taste ___.” (a) bright (b) loud (c) smooth (d) salty
25. 25.Aisha answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will drop off the cake at 10 am on Sunday.” What should Aisha write in the message for her brother? (a) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 10 am on Sunday. (b) I will drop off the cake at 10 am on Sunday. (c) You will drop off the cake at 10 am on Sunday. (d) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
27. 27.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Arjun packs the school bag at night.” (a) question (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) command
28. 28.Rohan answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will visit us at 5 pm on Thursday.” What should Rohan write in the message for his sister? (a) You will visit us at 5 pm on Thursday. (b) I will visit us at 5 pm on Thursday. (c) Uncle Ravi will visit us at 11 am on Thursday. (d) Uncle Ravi will visit us at 5 pm on Thursday.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join “Kabir drank some water.” and “He was thirsty.”? (a) Kabir drank some water so he was thirsty. (b) Kabir drank some water but he was thirsty. (c) Kabir drank some water because he was thirsty.
30. 30.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 describes this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
31. 31.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Nair,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
33. 33.Which describing word fits best?
    “The library sounds ___.” (a) quiet (b) spicy (c) smooth (d) shiny
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
35. 35.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “On friday we have a test in maths.” (a) maths (b) friday (c) we (d) test
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Heat a little oil in a pan. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.You are writing a letter to the Principal about a broken water cooler. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (b) Subject: Change of section (c) Subject: Frequent power cuts (d) Subject: Broken water cooler
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however

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