English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 835 · 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.These words are mixed up: Imran / every / feeds / cat / morning / the
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Imran feeds the cat every morning. (b) Imran feeds every morning the cat. (c) Imran the cat feeds every morning. (d) Feeds Imran the cat every morning.
2. 2.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The shop was closed ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
3. 3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who ate the last laddoo,” asked Maria. (b) “Who ate the last laddoo” asked Maria. (c) “Who ate the last laddoo?” asked Maria. (d) “Who ate the last laddoo?” asked Maria?
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Tara said, “I have finished my homework. (b) Tara said “I have finished my homework.” (c) Tara said, I have finished my homework. (d) Tara said, “I have finished my homework.”
5. 5.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Please feed the cat.” (a) command (b) exclamation (c) question (d) statement
6. 6.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
7. 7.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Sunrise Public School
   20 January 2026
   Annual Sports Day
   Our annual sports day will be held on 23 January at 4 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
   Kunal
   Sports Captain (a) name and designation (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) the date
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
   ___
   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
9. 9.Which describing word fits best?
   “The sun looks ___.” (a) loud (b) smooth (c) spicy (d) bright
10. 10.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Sunrise Public School
    NOTICE
    2 April 2026
    Annual Sports Day
    Our annual sports day will be held on 6 April at 10 am on the main ground. All are welcome. (a) the title (b) the word NOTICE (c) name and designation (d) the date
11. 11.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Aisha writes every week a poem. (b) Aisha a poem writes every week. (c) Writes Aisha a poem every week. (d) Aisha writes a poem every week.
12. 12.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    17 January 2026
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 25 January at 9 am in the activity room. All are welcome.
    Isha
    Cultural Secretary (a) Yoga Day (b) Dance Workshop (c) Tree Plantation Drive
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join “The water was too cold.” and “We did not swim.”? (a) The water was too cold but we did not swim. (b) The water was too cold because we did not swim. (c) The water was too cold so we did not swim.
15. 15.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tara planted Tara's sapling. Tara watered it. (b) Tara planted her sapling. Her watered it. (c) Tara planted her sapling. She watered it.
16. 16.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Our Postman (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
18. 18.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “vikram wore new clothes on Pongal.” (a) vikram (b) on (c) wore (d) clothes
19. 19.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Hill View School
    NOTICE
    16 October 2026
    Dance Workshop
    A folk dance workshop will be held on 20 October at 2 pm. All are welcome.
    Kunal
    Cultural Secretary (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
20. 20.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Isha flew a kite. (b) Isha flew a red kite. (c) Isha flew a big red kite. (d) Isha flew a big kite.
21. 21.Dev wrote “a shiny coin and a shiny ring”. Which word means the same as “shiny” and can replace the second one? (a) dull (b) bright (c) purple
22. 22.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) My best friend gave me a pencil. (b) The doctor checked my throat. (c) Broke his toy car. (d) The shopkeeper counted the coins.
23. 23.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    4 August 2026
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held in the music room. All are welcome.
    Dev
    Cultural Secretary (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
24. 24.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
26. 26.“My grandmother.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) who or what (subject) (b) nothing is missing (c) what happens (predicate)
27. 27.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Nair. Which opening is best? (a) Dear Mr Nair, (b) Nair, listen up (c) Hey Nair!!! (d) Yo teacher,
28. 28.Maria 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?
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Why is Ishaan laughing” (a) full stop (.) (b) question mark (?) (c) exclamation mark (!)
31. 31.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    6 September 2026
    Cleanliness Drive
    A cleanliness drive will be held near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Ananya
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Cricket Match
33. 33.Kavya is writing a letter to her father. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Papa (b) Dear Papa. (c) Dear Papa, (d) Dear Sir,
34. 34.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The peacock danced in the rain. (b) Our neighbours lit lamps on Diwali. (c) A small mouse. (d) The shopkeeper counted the coins.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
36. 36.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “My uncle came from chennai in November.” (a) came (b) uncle (c) in (d) chennai
37. 37.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. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
38. 38.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Ravi is only six ___ he can swim very well.” (a) because (b) so (c) but
39. 39.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    8 January 2026, 2:45 pm
    Uncle Ravi called. He will come home at 5 pm on Tuesday.
    Priya (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Train to Shimla

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