English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 827 · 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 of these is a complete sentence? (a) The new student sat next to me. (b) Grandpa. (c) Left the station at nine. (d) After we ate lunch.
2. 2.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Shanti Nagar Society
   NOTICE
   Cleanliness Drive
   A cleanliness drive will be held on 9 May at 2 pm near the society gate. All are welcome.
   Tenzin
   Secretary, Youth Club (a) name and designation (b) the title (c) the date (d) the word NOTICE
3. 3.“Counted the coins.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
4. 4.Which is the best way to join “We ran fast.” and “We missed the train.”? (a) We ran fast because we missed the train. (b) We ran fast but we missed the train. (c) We ran fast so we missed the train.
5. 5.In a formal letter, what comes just before the greeting? (a) the subject (b) the receiver's address (c) the date (d) the closing
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Meera asked, “Where is my bag?” (b) Meera asked, Where is my bag? (c) Meera asked, “Where is my bag.” (d) Meera asked “Where is my bag?”
7. 7.Sneha is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I fly a kite on the roof. (b) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof. (c) You flew a kite on the roof today. (d) Today I flew a kite on the roof.
8. 8.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a fee receipt. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Frequent power cuts (b) Subject: Request for a fee receipt (c) Subject: Change of section (d) Subject: Garbage on our street
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   4. A green board hangs at the front.
   5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
10. 10.Farhan is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You planted a tree in our garden today. (b) Every day I plant a tree in our garden. (c) Tomorrow I will plant a tree in our garden. (d) Today I planted a tree in our garden.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
12. 12.“Lit lamps on Diwali.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) what happens (predicate) (c) nothing is missing
13. 13.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Rahul met pooja at the station in Jaipur.” (a) in (b) pooja (c) at (d) the
14. 14.Which describing word fits best?
    “The rainbow looks ___.” (a) colourful (b) quiet (c) fluffy (d) bitter
15. 15.In a diary entry, what comes just before the entry (body)? (a) your name (b) the time (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the day and date
16. 16.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Kunal has a new pot. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) It (c) She (d) He
17. 17.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    5 February 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Mr Bose called. He will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday. (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
18. 18.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    12 February 2026
    A book fair will be held on 19 February at 9 am in the school library. All are welcome.
    Zoya
    Secretary, Literary Club (a) Inter-House Quiz (b) Book Fair (c) Music Club Auditions
19. 19.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Tara is where playing cricket? (b) Where Tara is playing cricket? (c) Is where Tara playing cricket? (d) Where is Tara playing cricket?
20. 20.Vikram is writing his diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I fly a kite on the roof. (b) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof. (c) Today I flew a kite on the roof. (d) You flew a kite on the roof today.
21. 21.Aisha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Send the photos now. (b) Could you please send the photos? (c) SEND THE PHOTOS!!!
22. 22.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) your name (b) the entry (body) (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) the day and date
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
24. 24.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Saanvi has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) He (c) She (d) It
25. 25.Which of these is a statement? (a) Open your books to page ten. (b) Priya plays cricket in the park. (c) How sweet the mango is! (d) When is Nisha leaving for Delhi?
26. 26.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “my uncle came from Kolkata in December.” (a) uncle (b) from (c) in (d) my
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (d) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
28. 28.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Please help me carry this box.” (a) question (b) exclamation (c) command (d) statement
29. 29.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The bag was heavy ___ Dad helped me carry it.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
31. 31.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Ishaan has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) It (c) She (d) He
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) Tara's model won the first prize.
33. 33.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ananya packed her bag. Her carried it. (b) Ananya packed her bag. She carried it. (c) Ananya packed Ananya's bag. Ananya carried it.
34. 34.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Tenzin brushes the dog on Sundays.” (a) question (b) statement (c) command (d) exclamation
35. 35.You are writing to the Bank Manager but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Aisha, (d) Dear Sir/Madam,
36. 36.In a formal letter, what comes just before the receiver's address? (a) the date (b) the closing (c) the subject (d) the greeting
37. 37.In a diary entry, what comes just after “Dear Diary,”? (a) your name (b) the day and date (c) the entry (body) (d) the time
38. 38.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Dev went to bed early. He was tired.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
39. 39.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Sit down quietly.” (a) question (b) statement (c) command (d) exclamation
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because

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