English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 957 · 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.You are writing to the Editor but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir/Madam, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Friend, (d) Dear Aisha,
2. 2.Saanvi answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will bring the books at 10 am on Monday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her sister? (a) You will bring the books at 10 am on Monday. (b) Mr Bose will bring the books at 10 am on Monday. (c) I will bring the books at 10 am on Monday. (d) Mr Bose will bring the books at 4 pm on Monday.
3. 3.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Green Valley School
   NOTICE
   10 October 2026
   Science Exhibition
   A science exhibition will be held on 14 October at 9 am in the science lab. All are welcome. (a) the date (b) the word NOTICE (c) the title (d) name and designation
4. 4.In an informal letter, what comes just after the closing? (a) the date (b) your address (c) your name (d) the greeting
5. 5.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “We reached the beach the sand was warm.” (a) after “We” (b) after “beach” (c) after “reached” (d) after “the”
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Clean Park (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The New Girl
7. 7.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 boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
8. 8.Which mark should end this sentence?
   “Tara packs the school bag at night” (a) question mark (?) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) full stop (.)
9. 9.“Was full of lotus flowers.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) who or what (subject) (c) what happens (predicate)
10. 10.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Kabir has a cat. He has a dog.” (a) because (b) but (c) and
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (d) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
13. 13.You are writing an email to invite your class to your birthday party. Which subject line is best? (a) Sports day date (b) READ THIS NOW (c) Request to renew a book (d) Invitation: my birthday party
14. 14.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
15. 15.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
16. 16.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “manav lives near the lake in kochi.” (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 2
17. 17.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “we visited the old fort in kochi on saturday.” (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5
18. 18.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Saanvi cooks rice for lunch” (a) full stop (.) (b) exclamation mark (!) (c) question mark (?)
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
20. 20.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. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. Kunal bowled very fast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will visit us at 10 am on Friday.
    Kunal (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
22. 22.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
    “Told us a story.” (a) fragment (b) complete sentence
23. 23.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mr Patel. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Patel!!! (b) Dear Mr Patel, (c) Yo teacher, (d) Patel, listen up
24. 24.You are writing to the Librarian, Mr Fernandes. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Mr Fernandes, (b) Hi Fernandes! (c) Dear Mr Fernandes. (d) Dear, Mr Fernandes
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
26. 26.In a diary entry, what comes just before “Dear Diary,”? (a) the entry (body) (b) the time (c) your name (d) the day and date
27. 27.In a formal letter, what comes just after the date? (a) the closing (b) name and signature (c) the subject (d) the receiver's address
28. 28.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Brought a letter for Dad. (b) The children. (c) The school bus stopped at the gate. (d) Playing with my friends.
29. 29.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    11 September 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 16 September at 10 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Aarav
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) Inter-House Quiz (b) Music Club Auditions (c) Annual Sports Day
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Shanti Nagar Society
    NOTICE
    10 February 2026
    A cleanliness drive will be held on 15 February at 11 am near the society gate. All are welcome.
    Pooja
    Secretary, Youth Club (a) the title (b) name and designation (c) the date (d) the word NOTICE
32. 32.Kavya wrote “a clever girl with a clever plan”. Which word means the same as “clever” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) smart (c) silly
33. 33.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
34. 34.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) noisy (b) shiny (c) rough (d) sweet
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Tenzin waters the plants in the evening. (b) Tenzin waters in the evening the plants. (c) Tenzin the plants waters in the evening. (d) Waters Tenzin the plants in the evening.
37. 37.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Pooja cricket plays in the park. (b) Pooja plays in the park cricket. (c) Pooja plays cricket in the park. (d) Plays Pooja cricket in the park.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Vikram said, I love mangoes.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Vikram said (b) said, I (c) I love mangoes. (d) I love
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.

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