English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 972 · 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.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
3. 3.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the letter. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (d) Seal the envelope.
4. 4.Which describing word fits best?
   “The library sounds ___.” (a) quiet (b) sweet (c) fluffy (d) colourful
5. 5.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. They have long trunks and big ears.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “The garden has roses. It has sunflowers.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
7. 7.Which part is missing from this message?
   
   MESSAGE
   11 April 2026, 4:10 pm
   Coach Iqbal called. He will come home at 6 pm on Saturday.
   Manav (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
8. 8.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
   “The baby was sleeping we spoke softly.” (a) after “spoke” (b) after “The” (c) after “we” (d) after “sleeping”
9. 9.Which is the best way to join “Kabir has a cat.” and “He has a dog.”? (a) Kabir has a cat and he has a dog. (b) Kabir has a cat because he has a dog. (c) Kabir has a cat but he has a dog.
10. 10.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) because (c) First (d) so
11. 11.You are writing to the Editor but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Friend, (b) Hi there! (c) Dear Sir/Madam, (d) Dear Maria,
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
13. 13.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Tenzin drinks warm milk before bed. (b) Tenzin drinks before bed warm milk. (c) Drinks Tenzin warm milk before bed. (d) Tenzin warm milk drinks before bed.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
15. 15.Ishaan answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday.” What should Ishaan write in the message for his mother? (a) I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday. (b) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday. (c) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Thursday. (d) You will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Thursday.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Power Cut (b) The New Girl (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Lost at the Mela
17. 17.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Khan. Which opening is best? (a) Khan, listen up (b) Yo teacher, (c) Hey Khan!!! (d) Dear Mrs Khan,
18. 18.This sentence needs quotation marks (“ ”):
    Grandma said, I love mangoes.
    Which words are the spoken words? (a) Grandma said (b) I love mangoes. (c) said, I (d) I love
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) our pet cat (b) the old banyan tree (c) making a rangoli (d) grandma's garden
20. 20.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Kabir drank some water. He was thirsty.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) since (c) so (d) Although
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Mum said “I have finished my homework.” (b) Mum said, I have finished my homework. (c) Mum said, “I have finished my homework. (d) Mum said, “I have finished my homework.”
24. 24.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
25. 25.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “The road was wet ___ we walked slowly.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
26. 26.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
27. 27.Aisha is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) You made a new friend today. (b) Today I made a new friend. (c) Tomorrow I will make a new friend. (d) Every day I make a new friend.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Please sit down___” said Mum. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
30. 30.Priya is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Send me the notes now. (b) SEND ME THE NOTES!!! (c) Could you please send me the notes?
31. 31.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    14 October 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Aunt Lata called. She will call again at 7 pm on Wednesday.
    Nisha (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
32. 32.Which part is missing from this notice?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    16 September 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 23 September at 9 am in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Simran
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) the date (b) the title (c) name and designation (d) the word NOTICE
33. 33.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
35. 35.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) When is Rahul leaving for Delhi? (b) What a beautiful garden! (c) Meera catches the bus at seven. (d) Please close the door.
36. 36.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) because (c) However (d) therefore
37. 37.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) Grabbed a banana. (b) When the bell rang. (c) The village pond was full of lotus flowers. (d) Our teacher.
38. 38.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
39. 39.Which describing word fits best?
    “The jalebi tastes ___.” (a) shiny (b) loud (c) rough (d) sweet
40. 40.Which sentence describes the mango best? (a) Zoya ate a mango. (b) Zoya ate a juicy mango. (c) Zoya ate a yellow mango. (d) Zoya ate a juicy yellow mango.

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