English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 93 · 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 is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tara washed her bicycle. She rode it. (b) Tara washed her bicycle. Her rode it. (c) Tara washed Tara's bicycle. Tara rode it.
2. 2.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “my uncle came from agra in february.” (a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 4
3. 3.Isha wrote “a fast horse and a fast car”. Which word means the same as “fast” and can replace the second one? (a) slow (b) spicy (c) quick
4. 4.You are writing to the Principal, Dr Iyer. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear, Dr Iyer (b) Dear Dr Iyer, (c) Hi Iyer! (d) Dear Dr Iyer.
5. 5.What kind of sentence is this?
   “Wash your hands before lunch.” (a) command (b) statement (c) question (d) exclamation
6. 6.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Tara likes to paint. She likes to draw.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
   Imran found a torch and some candles.
   The family sat by the candles and told stories.
   ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
9. 9.Tara is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I make a new friend. (b) Tomorrow I will make a new friend. (c) Today I made a new friend. (d) You made a new friend today.
10. 10.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Why is Sneha crying?” (a) command (b) question (c) statement (d) exclamation
11. 11.Kabir is ending a letter to his grandfather. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Your's lovingly, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours, lovingly (d) Yours lovingly.
12. 12.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Pooja plays in the park cricket. (b) Plays Pooja cricket in the park. (c) Pooja plays cricket in the park. (d) Pooja cricket plays in the park.
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Leave it on the rack to dry.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Power Cut (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Kitten in the Tree
15. 15.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) so (b) but (c) because
16. 16.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) the peacock (b) eating healthy food (c) my grandfather (d) our trip to the zoo
17. 17.These words are mixed up: at / reads / a / storybook / night / Vikram
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Reads Vikram a storybook at night. (b) Vikram reads at night a storybook. (c) Vikram reads a storybook at night. (d) Vikram a storybook reads at night.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
20. 20.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    10 September 2026
    A drawing competition will be held on 16 September at 3 pm in the art room. All are welcome.
    Rohan
    Secretary, Art Club (a) Drawing Competition (b) Story-Telling Contest (c) Cleanliness Drive
21. 21.You are writing an email to ask the principal about the sports day date. Which subject line is best? (a) Missing practice on Friday (b) hi (c) Science project – Class 5B (d) Sports day date
22. 22.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Pooja said, I have finished my homework.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) I have (b) I have finished my homework. (c) Pooja said (d) said, I
23. 23.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) I felt so proud of myself. (b) Our school has three floors. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) A week has seven days.
24. 24.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    1 February 2026
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 8 February at 9 am in the music room. All are welcome.
    Saanvi
    Cultural Secretary (a) Annual Sports Day (b) Science Exhibition (c) Music Club Auditions
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Classroom (d) The Peacock
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) Sports Day (b) The Monsoon (c) The Peacock (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
28. 28.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) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
29. 29.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mr Verma,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Yours faithfully, (c) Yours sincerely,
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
31. 31.Which of these is a statement? (a) Kabir helps Grandma in the kitchen. (b) What is Manav drawing in class? (c) What a beautiful garden! (d) Wash your hands before lunch.
32. 32.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    25 September 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will bring the books at 5 pm on Sunday. (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
33. 33.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) colourful (b) sticky (c) noisy (d) sweet
34. 34.Which describing word fits best?
    “The kitten feels ___.” (a) quiet (b) bright (c) fluffy (d) sour
35. 35.In a diary entry, what comes just before the time? (a) the day and date (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the entry (body) (d) your name
36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) Although (d) since
37. 37.You are writing an email to tell your coach you will miss practice. Which subject line is best? (a) Maths homework for today (b) Invitation: my birthday party (c) hi (d) Missing practice on Friday
38. 38.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Riverside School
    NOTICE
    2 May 2026
    Auditions for the music club will be held on 6 May at 9 am in the music room. All are welcome.
    Dev
    Cultural Secretary (a) Drawing Competition (b) Music Club Auditions (c) Annual Sports Day
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) the night sky (b) a day at the beach (c) our classroom (d) the rainy season
40. 40.Simran is ending a letter to her aunt. Which closing is written correctly? (a) Yours lovingly. (b) Your's lovingly, (c) Yours, lovingly (d) Yours lovingly,

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