English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 905 · 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 sentence describes the kite best? (a) Sneha flew a kite. (b) Sneha flew a small yellow kite. (c) Sneha flew a small kite. (d) Sneha flew a yellow kite.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   3. Its branches spread very wide.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) so (c) Next (d) But
5. 5.You are writing a letter to the Principal asking for a school picnic. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Change of section (b) Subject: Order for a dictionary (c) Subject: Request for a school picnic (d) Subject: Opening a savings account
6. 6.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) Until the rain stopped. (b) The old farmer planted rice in the field. (c) The wind blew the leaves away. (d) My best friend gave me a pencil.
7. 7.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Sneha drew a house. (b) Sneha drew a red house. (c) Sneha drew a small house. (d) Sneha drew a small red house.
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
9. 9.These words are mixed up: Farhan / waters / in / the / the / plants / evening
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Farhan waters in the evening the plants. (b) Waters Farhan the plants in the evening. (c) Farhan waters the plants in the evening. (d) Farhan the plants waters in the evening.
10. 10.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The puppy was hungry it barked for food.” (a) after “barked” (b) after “for” (c) after “puppy” (d) after “hungry”
11. 11.Dev is writing a letter to his father. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
12. 12.Which of these is a command? (a) Omkar helps Grandma in the kitchen. (b) Bring your notebook tomorrow. (c) How tasty the samosa is! (d) Who is Vikram calling?
13. 13.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Meera drew a small red house. (b) Meera drew a small house. (c) Meera drew a house. (d) Meera drew a red house.
14. 14.Meera answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will visit us at 5 pm on Monday.” What should Meera write in the message for her sister? (a) You will visit us at 5 pm on Monday. (b) Aunt Lata will visit us at 11 am on Monday. (c) I will visit us at 5 pm on Monday. (d) Aunt Lata will visit us at 5 pm on Monday.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
17. 17.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Tara draws in art class a picture. (b) Draws Tara a picture in art class. (c) Tara draws a picture in art class. (d) Tara a picture draws in art class.
18. 18.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Priya can sing ___ she can dance too.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
19. 19.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ishaan found his kite. Him flew it. (b) Ishaan found Ishaan's kite. Ishaan flew it. (c) Ishaan found his kite. He flew it.
20. 20.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Farhan saw an elephant. (b) Farhan saw a huge grey elephant. (c) Farhan saw a huge elephant. (d) Farhan saw a grey elephant.
21. 21.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    12 March 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mrs Das called. She will bring the books at 6 pm on Monday. (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
22. 22.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Priya the Queen (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The New Girl
23. 23.Saanvi is ending a letter to her grandfather. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours lovingly. (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Yours, lovingly
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
25. 25.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    5 August 2026
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 11 August at 2 pm. All are welcome.
    Nisha
    Secretary, Science Club (a) when (date and time) (b) where (the place) (c) what is happening
26. 26.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
27. 27.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    5 April 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Papa,
    Mrs Das called. She will bring the books at 11 am on Wednesday. (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
28. 28.Aisha is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I ate pani puri with my friends. (b) Tomorrow I will eat pani puri with my friends. (c) You ate pani puri with my friends today. (d) Every day I eat pani puri with my friends.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.Zoya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I bake cookies with Mum. (b) Tomorrow I will bake cookies with Mum. (c) You baked cookies with Mum today. (d) Today I baked cookies with Mum.
31. 31.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Fernandes. Which opening is best? (a) Fernandes, listen up (b) Hey Fernandes!!! (c) Yo teacher, (d) Dear Mr Fernandes,
32. 32.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    7 February 2026
    Inter-House Quiz
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 12 February at 10 am. All are welcome.
    Pooja
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
33. 33.Which is the best way to join “The test was hard.” and “Zoya got full marks.”? (a) The test was hard but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard because Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard so Zoya got full marks.
34. 34.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “It was late ___ the shops were still open.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
35. 35.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a tasty samosa” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
36. 36.Yash is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) GIVE ME ONE MORE DAY!!! (b) Could you please give me one more day? (c) Give me one more day now.
37. 37.Ananya is writing a letter to her friend Diya. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Diya. (b) Dear Sir, (c) Dear, Diya (d) Dear Diya,
38. 38.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Tenzin has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) It (d) Him
39. 39.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Running in the park. (b) The players. (c) A busy squirrel collected nuts. (d) Gave fresh milk.
40. 40.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    20 November 2026
    A yoga session will be held on 25 November at 11 am on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Farhan
    Sports Captain (a) the date (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) name and designation

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