English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 921 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
2. 2.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Manav bought his book. He read it. (b) Manav bought Manav's book. Manav read it. (c) Manav bought his book. Him read it.
3. 3.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Joseph helps Grandma in the kitchen” (a) question mark (?) (b) full stop (.) (c) exclamation mark (!)
4. 4.Which word needs a capital letter?
   “kavya and Aarav will come to my house on Monday.” (a) on (b) and (c) kavya (d) my
5. 5.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rohan fixed his toy car. Him played with it. (b) Rohan fixed his toy car. He played with it. (c) Rohan fixed Rohan's toy car. Rohan played with it.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Dinosaur Book
8. 8.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) A small mouse hid under the bed. (b) Swam in the pond. (c) The new student sat next to me. (d) The bright moon shone over the lake.
9. 9.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
   “The mango looked green ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
10. 10.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
11. 11.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We bought apples ___ we bought grapes.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
14. 14.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rahul packed Rahul's bag. Rahul carried it. (b) Rahul packed his bag. He carried it. (c) Rahul packed his bag. Him carried it.
15. 15.Joseph answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will call again at 5 pm on Saturday.” What should Joseph write in the message for his brother? (a) You will call again at 5 pm on Saturday. (b) I will call again at 5 pm on Saturday. (c) Coach Iqbal will call again at 5 pm on Saturday. (d) Coach Iqbal will call again at 10 am on Saturday.
16. 16.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) grandma's garden (b) the peacock (c) eating healthy food (d) a day at the beach
17. 17.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The bus was late we waited at the stop.” (a) after “The” (b) after “at” (c) after “was” (d) after “late”
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time is it” asked Aisha. (b) “What time is it?” asked Aisha. (c) “What time is it?” asked Aisha? (d) “What time is it,” asked Aisha.
19. 19.Which sentence describes the bicycle best? (a) Manav rode a bicycle. (b) Manav rode a new bicycle. (c) Manav rode a new green bicycle. (d) Manav rode a green bicycle.
20. 20.Isha is ending a letter to her mother. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours, lovingly (c) Yours lovingly, (d) Yours lovingly.
21. 21.You are writing a letter to the Municipal Officer about garbage on your street. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Leave for two days (b) Subject: Frequent power cuts (c) Subject: Garbage on our street (d) Subject: Stray dogs in our area
22. 22.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Saving the Fish (c) The New Girl (d) Priya the Queen
23. 23.In an informal letter, what comes just before the body? (a) your address (b) the greeting (c) your name (d) the closing
24. 24.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it raining outside___” asked Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
25. 25.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “How noisy the market is” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)
26. 26.A formal letter begins with “Dear Sir,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
27. 27.You are writing a letter to the Bank Manager about opening a savings account. Which subject line is best? (a) Subject: Joining the football team (b) Subject: Request for new storybooks (c) Subject: Broken traffic light (d) Subject: Opening a savings account
28. 28.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “i go to the park with my dog on thursday.” (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 1 (d) 3
29. 29.Zoya answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Thursday.” What should Zoya write in the message for her brother? (a) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Thursday. (b) I will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Thursday. (c) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Thursday. (d) You will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Thursday.
30. 30.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    2 March 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Mrs Das called. She will visit us at 4 pm on Thursday. (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) We must not waste water.
32. 32.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a long train” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)
33. 33.In a formal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) the body (b) name and signature (c) your address (d) the date
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Priya waters the plants in the evening.” (a) command (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) question
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it raining outside___” asked the coach. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
37. 37.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Priya can sing. She can dance too.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
40. 40.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The red kite flew high in the sky. (b) Slept on the sofa. (c) My best friend gave me a pencil. (d) My father cooked dal for dinner.

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