English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 942 · 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:
   First, write the letter.
   ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
2. 2.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The milk boiled over we turned off the stove.” (a) after “we” (b) after “over” (c) after “boiled” (d) after “turned”
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (d) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
5. 5.In a formal letter, what comes just after the receiver's address? (a) the subject (b) the closing (c) your address (d) name and signature
6. 6.Yash is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) See ya, (d) Thank you and regards,
7. 7.Which describing word fits best?
   “The cactus feels ___.” (a) loud (b) salty (c) shiny (d) prickly
8. 8.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
   
   Sunrise Public School
   NOTICE
   20 April 2026
   Story-Telling Contest
   A story-telling contest will be held in the junior hall. All are welcome.
   Rahul
   Secretary, Literary Club (a) where (the place) (b) what is happening (c) when (date and time)
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
10. 10.Which sentence describes the butterfly best? (a) Rohan saw a butterfly. (b) Rohan saw a pretty orange butterfly. (c) Rohan saw an orange butterfly. (d) Rohan saw a pretty butterfly.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join “We ran fast.” and “We missed the train.”? (a) We ran fast because we missed the train. (b) We ran fast but we missed the train. (c) We ran fast so we missed the train.
12. 12.In a diary entry, what comes just before “Dear Diary,”? (a) the day and date (b) your name (c) the entry (body) (d) the time
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
14. 14.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Lotus Vidyalaya
    NOTICE
    4 March 2026
    Drawing Competition
    A drawing competition will be held on 7 March at 4 pm. All are welcome.
    Aarav
    Secretary, Art Club (a) when (date and time) (b) what is happening (c) where (the place)
15. 15.Which sentence describes the elephant best? (a) Saanvi saw a huge grey elephant. (b) Saanvi saw an elephant. (c) Saanvi saw a grey elephant. (d) Saanvi saw a huge elephant.
16. 16.Manav is writing a letter to his friend Isha. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Isha, (c) Dear, Isha (d) Dear Isha.
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Yash is writing a letter to his friend Farhan. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Farhan (c) Dear Farhan. (d) Dear Farhan,
21. 21.Riya is ending an email to her teacher. Which closing is best? (a) Yours lovingly, (b) Bye bye!!! (c) See ya, (d) Thank you and regards,
22. 22.“Swam in the pond.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) what happens (predicate) (b) who or what (subject) (c) nothing is missing
23. 23.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Ishaan is where playing cricket? (b) Where Ishaan is playing cricket? (c) Where is Ishaan playing cricket? (d) Is where Ishaan playing cricket?
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (d) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
25. 25.Which sentence describes the house best? (a) Isha drew a tall red house. (b) Isha drew a tall house. (c) Isha drew a red house. (d) Isha drew a house.
26. 26.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) because (c) First (d) therefore
27. 27.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Big Football Match
28. 28.Manav is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Send the photos now. (b) Could you please send the photos? (c) SEND THE PHOTOS!!!
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) However (d) Finally
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
31. 31.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Green Park Society
    NOTICE
    15 October 2026
    Tree Plantation Drive
    A tree plantation drive will be held on 19 October at 9 am. All are welcome.
    Dev
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) what is happening (b) when (date and time) (c) where (the place)
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
34. 34.Aisha is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Today I flew a kite on the roof. (b) Every day I fly a kite on the roof. (c) You flew a kite on the roof today. (d) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof.
35. 35.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The baby cried. She was hungry.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Please sit down,” said the teacher. (b) “Please sit down.” said the teacher. (c) “Please sit down” said the teacher. (d) “Please sit down,” said the teacher.
37. 37.These words are mixed up: picture / a / in / art / class / Riya / draws
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Riya a picture draws in art class. (b) Riya draws in art class a picture. (c) Draws Riya a picture in art class. (d) Riya draws a picture in art class.
38. 38.A formal letter begins with “Dear Ms Sen,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours faithfully, (b) Yours sincerely, (c) Yours lovingly,
39. 39.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
40. 40.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Isha baked her cake. She shared it. (b) Isha baked Isha's cake. Isha shared it. (c) Isha baked her cake. Her shared it.

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