English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 823 · 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.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “rahul wore new clothes on Diwali.” (a) clothes (b) rahul (c) wore (d) new
2. 2.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “When is Aarav leaving for Delhi” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
3. 3.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kabir packed his bag. Him carried it. (b) Kabir packed his bag. He carried it. (c) Kabir packed Kabir's bag. Kabir carried it.
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
5. 5.“Collected nuts.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) nothing is missing (c) who or what (subject)
6. 6.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
7. 7.In a diary entry, what comes just after the day and date? (a) the entry (body) (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) your name (d) the time
8. 8.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Dev went to bed early. He was tired.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   Then, look right, then left, then right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
10. 10.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    14 March 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Mr Bose called. He will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Monday. (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
11. 11.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The bag was heavy. Dad helped me carry it.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
13. 13.In an informal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) your address (b) your name (c) the date (d) the body
14. 14.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Why is Ishaan laughing” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
15. 15.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Hill View School
    16 September 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 21 September at 2 pm in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Kunal
    Cultural Secretary (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) the date
16. 16.These words are mixed up: to / a / bicycle / school / Diya / rides
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Diya rides to school a bicycle. (b) Diya rides a bicycle to school. (c) Diya a bicycle rides to school. (d) Rides Diya a bicycle to school.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) my best friend (b) grandma's garden (c) saving water (d) a busy railway station
18. 18.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) I felt thankful for my friends. (d) The shop sells pencils.
19. 19.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    20 July 2026, 6:40 pm
    Aunt Lata called. She will call again at 7 pm on Saturday.
    Imran (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
20. 20.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Yash planted his sapling. Him watered it. (b) Yash planted Yash's sapling. Yash watered it. (c) Yash planted his sapling. He watered it.
21. 21.Arjun is ending a letter to his aunt. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Yours lovingly.
22. 22.Omkar answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Omkar write in the message for his father? (a) Uncle Ravi will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) Uncle Ravi will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) I will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Sunday.
23. 23.Arjun answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will call again at 4 pm on Monday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his mother? (a) I will call again at 4 pm on Monday. (b) Mr Bose will call again at 6 pm on Monday. (c) Mr Bose will call again at 4 pm on Monday. (d) You will call again at 4 pm on Monday.
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) because (c) therefore (d) Finally
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “The bus is late today” said Dad. (b) The bus is late today,” said Dad. (c) “The bus is late today.” said Dad. (d) “The bus is late today,” said Dad.
26. 26.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The cricket match ended at five o'clock. (b) The little puppy. (c) When the bell rang. (d) Ran onto the field.
27. 27.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    6 June 2026
    A yoga session will be held on 13 June at 9 am on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Sports Captain (a) Yoga Day (b) Tree Plantation Drive (c) Science Exhibition
28. 28.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What is Rohan reading today” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
29. 29.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Rides Imran a bicycle to school. (b) Imran a bicycle rides to school. (c) Imran rides to school a bicycle. (d) Imran rides a bicycle to school.
30. 30.These words are mixed up: Sneha / the / the / waters / evening / plants / in
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Sneha waters the plants in the evening. (b) Sneha the plants waters in the evening. (c) Waters Sneha the plants in the evening. (d) Sneha waters in the evening the plants.
31. 31.You are writing an email to ask a friend for the class notes. Which subject line is best? (a) hi (b) Maths homework for today (c) Class notes for Monday (d) Photos from the school trip
32. 32.Maria is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I baked cookies with Mum. (b) You baked cookies with Mum today. (c) Tomorrow I will bake cookies with Mum. (d) Every day I bake cookies with Mum.
33. 33.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) First (c) Because
34. 34.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) because (c) But (d) therefore
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Close the window,” said Saanvi. (b) “Close the window.” said Saanvi. (c) “Close the window” said Saanvi. (d) “Close the window,” said Saanvi.
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Omkar said, “The soup is ready.” (b) Omkar said “The soup is ready.” (c) Omkar said, The soup is ready. (d) Omkar said, “The soup is ready.
37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) because (c) Although (d) therefore
38. 38.In an informal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) the body (b) your address (c) the date (d) your name
39. 39.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    16 August 2026
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 19 August at 11 am in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Kunal
    School Captain (a) Book Fair (b) Tree Plantation Drive (c) Free Eye Check-Up
40. 40.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) After we ate lunch. (b) The wind blew the leaves away. (c) Ran across the garden. (d) My little brother.

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