English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 974 · 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 join “The sun was shining.” and “The birds were singing.”? (a) The sun was shining but the birds were singing. (b) The sun was shining because the birds were singing. (c) The sun was shining and the birds were singing.
2. 2.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where is Rohan going after school? (b) Rohan is where going after school? (c) Where Rohan is going after school? (d) Is where Rohan going after school?
3. 3.You are writing to the Principal but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Isha, (b) Dear Friend, (c) Dear Sir/Madam, (d) Hi there!
4. 4.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) The New Girl (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Power Cut
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
7. 7.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “I love mangoes___” said Grandma. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
8. 8.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Can I come with you___” asked Maria. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) but (b) because (c) so
12. 12.“Gave fresh milk.” is a fragment. What is missing? (a) nothing is missing (b) what happens (predicate) (c) who or what (subject)
13. 13.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “What a big cake” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) full stop (.) (c) question mark (?)
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (d) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
17. 17.These words are mixed up: a / reads / night / storybook / Diya / at
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Reads Diya a storybook at night. (b) Diya a storybook reads at night. (c) Diya reads at night a storybook. (d) Diya reads a storybook at night.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Sports Day (b) Our Classroom (c) My Grandfather (d) My Best Friend
19. 19.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Sneha has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) It (c) She (d) He
20. 20.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What is Tara reading today?” (a) question (b) command (c) statement (d) exclamation
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Sneha said, “I love mangoes. (b) Sneha said “I love mangoes.” (c) Sneha said, “I love mangoes.” (d) Sneha said, I love mangoes.
23. 23.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “Riya wore a sweater. It was cold.” (a) but (b) so (c) because
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
25. 25.Ananya is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) GIVE ME ONE MORE DAY!!! (b) Could you please give me one more day? (c) Give me one more day now.
26. 26.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “The puppy was cold. We gave it a blanket.” (a) so (b) because (c) but
27. 27.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Where Riya is playing cricket? (b) Where is Riya playing cricket? (c) Is where Riya playing cricket? (d) Riya is where playing cricket?
28. 28.You are writing an email to your teacher, Ms Das. Which opening is best? (a) Yo teacher, (b) Hey Das!!! (c) Dear Ms Das, (d) Das, listen up
29. 29.Which word joins these two sentences best?
    “We bought apples. We bought grapes.” (a) and (b) because (c) but
30. 30.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ananya asked, Where is my bag? (b) Ananya asked “Where is my bag?” (c) Ananya asked, “Where is my bag?” (d) Ananya asked, “Where is my bag.”
31. 31.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What a lovely song!” (a) statement (b) question (c) command (d) exclamation
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Put the rice and water in a pot.
33. 33.Maria is writing a letter to her friend Aisha. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Aisha. (c) Dear, Aisha (d) Dear Aisha,
34. 34.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kavya painted her pot. Her sold it. (b) Kavya painted her pot. She sold it. (c) Kavya painted Kavya's pot. Kavya sold it.
35. 35.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    3 November 2026
    A yoga session will be held on 8 November at 4 pm on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Vikram
    Sports Captain (a) Cleanliness Drive (b) Drawing Competition (c) Yoga Day
36. 36.A formal letter begins with “Dear Mrs Rao,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
37. 37.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    MESSAGE
    18 June 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Grandma called. She will visit us at 4 pm on Thursday. (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
38. 38.In an informal letter, what comes just after the date? (a) the body (b) your address (c) the greeting (d) your name
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. The winners got shiny medals.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
40. 40.In an informal letter, what comes just after the greeting? (a) the closing (b) your address (c) your name (d) the body

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