English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 915 · 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.Isha is ending a letter to her elder brother. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Your's lovingly, (c) Yours, lovingly (d) Yours lovingly.
2. 2.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Green Park Society
   NOTICE
   4 June 2026
   Tree Plantation Drive
   A tree plantation drive will be held on 11 June at 9 am. All are welcome.
   Zoya
   Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
3. 3.These words are mixed up: Fridays / visits / Isha / library / on / the
   Which sentence do they make? (a) Isha the library visits on Fridays. (b) Isha visits on Fridays the library. (c) Isha visits the library on Fridays. (d) Visits Isha the library on Fridays.
4. 4.Kavya answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will call again at 11 am on Monday.” What should Kavya write in the message for her sister? (a) I will call again at 11 am on Monday. (b) Aunt Lata will call again at 5 pm on Monday. (c) Aunt Lata will call again at 11 am on Monday. (d) You will call again at 11 am on Monday.
5. 5.The first step is: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Mix the two with a brush. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Add some yellow paint beside it.
6. 6.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “I have finished my homework___” said the teacher. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
7. 7.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Maria packed her bag. Her carried it. (b) Maria packed Maria's bag. Maria carried it. (c) Maria packed her bag. She carried it.
8. 8.Meera is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Tomorrow I will plant a tree in our garden. (b) Today I planted a tree in our garden. (c) You planted a tree in our garden today. (d) Every day I plant a tree in our garden.
9. 9.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Shanti Nagar Society
   NOTICE
   14 May 2026
   Cleanliness Drive
   A cleanliness drive will be held on 21 May at 2 pm. All are welcome.
   Manav
   Secretary, Youth Club (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join “It started to rain.” and “We opened our umbrellas.”? (a) It started to rain because we opened our umbrellas. (b) It started to rain but we opened our umbrellas. (c) It started to rain so we opened our umbrellas.
12. 12.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Diya planted her sapling. She watered it. (b) Diya planted her sapling. Her watered it. (c) Diya planted Diya's sapling. Diya watered it.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join “I brushed my teeth.” and “I washed my face.”? (a) I brushed my teeth because I washed my face. (b) I brushed my teeth and I washed my face. (c) I brushed my teeth but I washed my face.
16. 16.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The children sang a song in the hall. (b) Fell all night. (c) Before the sun set. (d) The school bus.
17. 17.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “It was very hot. We went for a swim.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
19. 19.Dev is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Explain this sum again now. (b) Could you please explain this sum again? (c) EXPLAIN THIS SUM AGAIN!!!
20. 20.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    3 April 2026
    Science Exhibition
    A science exhibition will be held on 7 April at 2 pm. All are welcome.
    Riya
    Secretary, Science Club (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (d) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
22. 22.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Simran waters the plants in the evening” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
23. 23.These words are mixed up: plays / the / park / cricket / Aisha / in
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Plays Aisha cricket in the park. (b) Aisha cricket plays in the park. (c) Aisha plays cricket in the park. (d) Aisha plays in the park cricket.
24. 24.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Ishaan saw a grey elephant. (b) Ishaan saw a big grey elephant. (c) Ishaan saw a big elephant. (d) Ishaan saw an elephant.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.You are writing to the Bank Manager but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Isha, (b) Dear Sir/Madam, (c) Dear Friend, (d) Hi there!
27. 27.In a diary entry, what comes just after the time? (a) the entry (body) (b) the day and date (c) your name (d) “Dear Diary,”
28. 28.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “My father.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
29. 29.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “isha and I played in the park on Saturday.” (a) isha (b) played (c) park (d) and
30. 30.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Stopped at the gate. (b) The village pond. (c) A small mouse hid under the bed. (d) Because it was raining.
31. 31.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
32. 32.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The Clean Park (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Card for Grandpa
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Which describing word fits best?
    “The tamarind tastes ___.” (a) bright (b) noisy (c) sour (d) sticky
36. 36.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Grandpa. (b) My best friend gave me a pencil. (c) Sat on the wall. (d) While Mum was cooking.
37. 37.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The firefighters. (b) After we ate lunch. (c) The rain fell all night. (d) Gave us cool shade.
38. 38.Which sentence describes the kite best? (a) Ananya flew a big kite. (b) Ananya flew a kite. (c) Ananya flew a big green kite. (d) Ananya flew a green kite.
39. 39.Which sentence describes the bag best? (a) Tenzin carried a black bag. (b) Tenzin carried a bag. (c) Tenzin carried a big bag. (d) Tenzin carried a big black bag.
40. 40.In an informal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) your address (d) your name

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