English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 91 · 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.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) the day and date (b) the entry (body) (c) “Dear Diary,” (d) your name
2. 2.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   Dear Papa,
   Uncle Ravi called. He will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday.
   Kunal (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
3. 3.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
   Dad said, I have finished my homework.
   Which words are the spoken words? (a) Dad said (b) said, I (c) I have (d) I have finished my homework.
4. 4.Which sentence describes the cap best? (a) Saanvi wore a cap. (b) Saanvi wore a new blue cap. (c) Saanvi wore a new cap. (d) Saanvi wore a blue cap.
5. 5.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “we met all our cousins on pongal.” (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 3
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) Finally (c) because (d) therefore
7. 7.Which describing word fits best?
   “The kitten feels ___.” (a) bright (b) sour (c) fluffy (d) loud
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya the Queen (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The New Girl (d) Arjun Gets Well
9. 9.You are writing to the Editor, Ms Joshi. Which greeting is correct? (a) Hi Joshi! (b) Dear Ms Joshi. (c) Dear, Ms Joshi (d) Dear Ms Joshi,
10. 10.Dev wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) ancient (c) new
11. 11.Which sentence describes the dog best? (a) Rohan saw a brown dog. (b) Rohan saw a little brown dog. (c) Rohan saw a little dog. (d) Rohan saw a dog.
12. 12.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) My best friend is Farhan. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
13. 13.You are writing an email to send photos of the school trip to your class. Which subject line is best? (a) Photos from the school trip (b) Invitation: my birthday party (c) Hello!!! (d) Maths homework for today
14. 14.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Didi,
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 10 am on Thursday.
    Arjun (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
16. 16.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I was happy but very tired. (b) A week has seven days. (c) Our school has three floors. (d) The shop sells pencils.
17. 17.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Mum cooked dal. She made rotis.” (a) but (b) because (c) and
18. 18.Which sentence describes the dog best? (a) Isha saw a dog. (b) Isha saw a big brown dog. (c) Isha saw a brown dog. (d) Isha saw a big dog.
19. 19.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    4 February 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Aunt Lata called. She will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.
    Aarav (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
20. 20.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Singh. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Hey Singh!!! (c) Singh, listen up (d) Dear Mr Singh,
21. 21.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (b) Ran across the garden. (c) The train. (d) If you come early.
22. 22.What kind of sentence is this?
    “When is Tenzin leaving for Delhi?” (a) command (b) exclamation (c) statement (d) question
23. 23.The first step is: “Cut two lemons in half.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (b) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (c) Serve the lemonade in glasses.
24. 24.In an informal letter, what comes just before your name? (a) the closing (b) your address (c) the date (d) the greeting
25. 25.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my uncle came from delhi in february.” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 2 (d) 3
26. 26.Aarav answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday.” What should Aarav write in the message for his sister? (a) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Monday. (b) You will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday. (d) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday.
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (d) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
28. 28.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The puppy was cold. We gave it a blanket.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
29. 29.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    12 May 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Papa,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Tuesday. (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
31. 31.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Watch the paint turn green. (d) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
32. 32.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “rohan lives near the lake in bhopal.” (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 4
33. 33.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I love mangoes___” said the teacher. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
34. 34.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) making a rangoli (b) the rainy season (c) a cricket match (d) my new bicycle
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Busy Ants (b) Our Classroom (c) Healthy Food (d) Sports Day
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Saturday.
    Kabir (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
38. 38.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) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
39. 39.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Joseph said, I have finished my homework.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) I have finished my homework. (b) said, I (c) Joseph said (d) I have
40. 40.The first step is: “Take two slices of bread.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Spread butter on one slice.

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