English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 994 · 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 Principal but you do not know the name. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir/Madam, (b) Dear Zoya, (c) Hi there! (d) Dear Friend,
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
3. 3.Which is the best way to join “It was late.” and “The shops were still open.”? (a) It was late because the shops were still open. (b) It was late but the shops were still open. (c) It was late so the shops were still open.
4. 4.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) The hungry monkey. (b) A small mouse hid under the bed. (c) If you come early. (d) Ran onto the field.
5. 5.Farhan is writing a letter to his father. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Papa. (b) Dear, Papa (c) Dear Sir, (d) Dear Papa,
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
   2. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   4. The postman knows every house on our street.
   5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
7. 7.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) flying kites (b) the peacock (c) the vegetable market (d) our pet cat
8. 8.Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
   “Our cat.” (a) complete sentence (b) fragment
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) Our Postman (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Grandfather (d) Saving Water
10. 10.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again.
11. 11.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Priya can sing ___ she can dance too.” (a) and (b) but (c) because
12. 12.Which describing word fits best?
    “The cactus feels ___.” (a) colourful (b) sour (c) prickly (d) noisy
13. 13.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my uncle came from kochi in june.” (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 2
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) It is my turn now,” said Farhan. (b) “It is my turn now.” said Farhan. (c) “It is my turn now,” said Farhan. (d) “It is my turn now” said Farhan.
15. 15.The first steps are: “Put an egg in a pan of water. Boil it for ten minutes.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (b) Cool the egg in cold water.
16. 16.Diya answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday.” What should Diya write in the message for her father? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday. (b) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday. (c) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Sunday. (d) I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday.
17. 17.Which part is missing from this message?
    
    21 March 2026, 5:20 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Mr Bose called. He will bring the books at 7 pm on Thursday.
    Kunal (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
18. 18.Omkar is ending an email to his teacher. Which closing is best? (a) See ya, (b) Thank you and regards, (c) Bye bye!!! (d) Yours lovingly,
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My Grandfather (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Night Sky (d) Healthy Food
20. 20.Which word needs a capital letter?
    “Tenzin and sneha will come to my house on Thursday.” (a) my (b) will (c) to (d) sneha
21. 21.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) A week has seven days. (b) I felt sad when it ended. (c) The bus has forty seats. (d) The shop sells pencils.
22. 22.This notice leaves out an important detail. What is missing?
    
    Little Flower School
    NOTICE
    5 November 2026
    Yoga Day
    A yoga session will be held on the school ground. All are welcome.
    Riya
    Sports Captain (a) where (the place) (b) when (date and time) (c) what is happening
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) Next (c) Although (d) therefore
24. 24.A formal letter begins with “Dear Dr Joshi,”. Which closing is correct? (a) Yours sincerely, (b) Yours lovingly, (c) Yours faithfully,
25. 25.Which of these is a statement? (a) Turn left at the temple. (b) What a long train! (c) Where is Farhan going after school? (d) Aisha visits the library on Fridays.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join “Dev went to bed early.” and “He was tired.”? (a) Dev went to bed early so he was tired. (b) Dev went to bed early but he was tired. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
27. 27.Imran is writing a letter to his uncle. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear Uncle. (c) Dear Uncle, (d) Dear, Uncle
28. 28.Which of these is a complete sentence? (a) My sister. (b) Two ducks swam in the pond. (c) Because the shop was closed. (d) Sat on the wall.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
30. 30.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rahul bought his book. He read it. (b) Rahul bought Rahul's book. Rahul read it. (c) Rahul bought his book. Him read it.
31. 31.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ishaan painted Ishaan's pot. Ishaan sold it. (b) Ishaan painted his pot. Him sold it. (c) Ishaan painted his pot. He sold it.
32. 32.A diary entry shares feelings, not only facts. Which sentence tells a feeling? (a) The zoo opens at nine. (b) The bus has forty seats. (c) The test had ten questions. (d) I was happy but very tired.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
35. 35.Fill the gap with the best joining word:
    “Mum cooked dal ___ she made rotis.” (a) because (b) and (c) but
36. 36.Riya is writing her diary about today. Which sentence fits best? (a) Every day I fly a kite on the roof. (b) Tomorrow I will fly a kite on the roof. (c) You flew a kite on the roof today. (d) Today I flew a kite on the roof.
37. 37.Which of these is NOT a complete sentence (a fragment)? (a) The new student sat next to me. (b) The players ran onto the field. (c) A big black crow. (d) My father cooked dal for dinner.
38. 38.In a diary entry, what comes just before the time? (a) your name (b) “Dear Diary,” (c) the entry (body) (d) the day and date
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
40. 40.Yash 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

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