Writing Skills Quiz
Name: _______________ Date: _______________ Score: _______________/30
Section A: Descriptive and Narrative Writing (6 points)
1. (2 pts) Write a short descriptive paragraph (3-4 sentences) about a stormy night, using
vivid sensory details.
2. (2 pts) Rewrite the following narrative sentence to make it more engaging:
'She walked into the abandoned house.'
3. (2 pts) Identify two descriptive techniques in the sentence:
'The golden leaves pirouetted to the ground as the wind whispered through the trees.'
Section B: Argumentative and Discursive Writing (6 points)
4. (1 pt) What is the main difference between an argumentative and a discursive essay?
5. (2 pts) Write a topic sentence for an argumentative essay on: 'Should students be allowed
to use AI in education?'
6. (3 pts) Identify whether the following statement is biased or neutral, and explain why:
'Technology has completely destroyed the creativity of today’s students.'
Section C: Formal and Informal Writing (6 points)
7. (1 pt) Which of the following is formal writing? (Circle one)
a) 'Hey there! Just letting you know I’ll be late.'
b) 'I regret to inform you that I will be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.'
8. (2 pts) Rewrite the informal sentence below into a formal email response:
'Hey! I wanna ask if you could send me the assignment details?'
9. (3 pts) Identify three key features of formal writing.
Section D: Paragraphing and Cohesion (4 points)
10. (1 pt) What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
11. (1 pt) Identify the linking word in the sentence:
'She was exhausted; however, she continued working.'
12. (2 pts) Rewrite the following paragraph to improve its cohesion:
'John loves playing football. He also enjoys basketball. Football is his favorite sport. He
spends hours practicing with his team.'
Section E: Sentence Structure and Variety (4 points)
13. (1 pt) Identify whether the following is simple, compound, or complex:
'Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.'
14. (1 pt) Rewrite the following fragment into a complete sentence:
'Walking through the park on a sunny day.'
15. (2 pts) Combine the following short sentences into one compound or complex sentence:
'She loves reading. She dislikes watching TV.'
Section F: Editing and Proofreading (4 points)
16. (1 pt) Identify the grammatical error in the sentence:
'Each of the students have submitted their assignments.'
17. (1 pt) Identify the spelling mistake:
'The proffessor gave an interesting lecture.'
18. (2 pts) Rewrite the following sentence with correct punctuation:
'My friend who lives in London is visiting next week.'
Section G: Writing Summaries (4 points)
19-20. (4 pts) Read the paragraph below and write a one-sentence summary:
'Social media has revolutionized communication, allowing people to connect instantly.
However, it has also raised concerns about privacy, mental health, and misinformation.
Despite these drawbacks, social media continues to play a vital role in modern society.'
