English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 926 · 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 sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
2. 2.You are writing an email to invite your class to your birthday party. Which subject line is best? (a) Something (b) Sports day date (c) Missing practice on Friday (d) Invitation: my birthday party
3. 3.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Zoya sings a song in the morning.” (a) exclamation (b) statement (c) question (d) command
4. 4.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Green Valley School
   6 December 2026
   Inter-House Quiz
   An inter-house quiz will be held on 14 December at 9 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
   Imran
   Secretary, Quiz Club (a) the word NOTICE (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the date
5. 5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The coach asked, Why are you late? (b) The coach asked, “Why are you late?” (c) The coach asked, “Why are you late.” (d) The coach asked “Why are you late?”
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
7. 7.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   15 August 2026, 2:45 pm
   Dear Mum,
   Grandma called. She will call again at 5 pm on Wednesday.
   Nisha (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
8. 8.Tenzin is writing a letter to his aunt. Which closing should he use? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours faithfully,
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
12. 12.Which describing word fits best?
    “The glass feels ___.” (a) bright (b) loud (c) sour (d) smooth
13. 13.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Khan. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Hey Khan!!! (c) Dear Mrs Khan, (d) Khan, listen up
14. 14.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    Music Club Auditions
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 11 June at 9 am in the music room. All are welcome.
    Nisha
    Cultural Secretary (a) the word NOTICE (b) the date (c) the title (d) name and designation
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
16. 16.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Simran is who calling? (b) Who is Simran calling? (c) Who Simran is calling? (d) Is who Simran calling?
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) We must not waste water. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
18. 18.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Yash packs the school bag at night. (b) Yash the school bag packs at night. (c) Yash packs at night the school bag. (d) Packs Yash the school bag at night.
19. 19.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we met all our cousins on onam.” (a) 4 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
20. 20.In a formal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) your address (b) the closing (c) the date (d) the body
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) flying kites (b) making a rangoli (c) my grandfather (d) the village fair
22. 22.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    14 October 2026
    A free eye check-up camp will be held on 17 October at 9 am in the medical room. All are welcome.
    Kavya
    School Captain (a) Free Eye Check-Up (b) Cleanliness Drive (c) Music Club Auditions
23. 23.Which is the best way to join “Mum cooked dal.” and “She made rotis.”? (a) Mum cooked dal because she made rotis. (b) Mum cooked dal but she made rotis. (c) Mum cooked dal and she made rotis.
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
25. 25.You are writing an email to ask the principal about the sports day date. Which subject line is best? (a) Leave: unwell today (b) hi (c) Request to renew a book (d) Sports day date
26. 26.Which sentence describes the butterfly best? (a) Rohan saw a tiny orange butterfly. (b) Rohan saw a tiny butterfly. (c) Rohan saw a butterfly. (d) Rohan saw an orange butterfly.
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it raining outside?” asked Yash? (b) “Is it raining outside?” asked Yash. (c) “Is it raining outside,” asked Yash. (d) “Is it raining outside” asked Yash.
28. 28.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The parrot can talk it says hello every morning.” (a) after “talk” (b) after “can” (c) after “The” (d) after “parrot”
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (d) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
30. 30.Kabir answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Friday.” What should Kabir write in the message for his brother? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Friday. (b) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Friday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Friday. (d) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Friday.
31. 31.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Aarav has a new card. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) He (d) Him
32. 32.Which describing word fits best?
    “The peacock looks ___.” (a) colourful (b) salty (c) fluffy (d) noisy
33. 33.These words are mixed up: seven / the / Yash / catches / bus / at
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Catches Yash the bus at seven. (b) Yash the bus catches at seven. (c) Yash catches at seven the bus. (d) Yash catches the bus at seven.
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (d) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
35. 35.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    1 March 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Mum,
    Grandma called. She will bring the books at 11 am on Wednesday.
    Ishaan (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
36. 36.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Bose. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Bose!!! (b) Yo teacher, (c) Bose, listen up (d) Dear Mr Bose,
37. 37.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    4 April 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 7 April at 10 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Saanvi
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) Inter-House Quiz (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Free Eye Check-Up
38. 38.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    5 October 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 12 October at 11 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Nisha
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) Cleanliness Drive (b) Annual Sports Day (c) Inter-House Quiz
39. 39.Which is the best title for this 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. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The New Girl (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
40. 40.In a diary entry, what comes just before the time? (a) “Dear Diary,” (b) your name (c) the entry (body) (d) the day and date

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