Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 105 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Topic, order, link): Find the topic or the story first. Check the order: what has to happen first? Keep every sentence on the topic and link them with the right words.

1. 1.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Saving Water (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Postman
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
4. 4.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
5. 5.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Brush all your teeth gently. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Put a little toothpaste on your brush.
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano.
   ___
   At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
   Tara's model won the first prize. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dripping Tap
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (d) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
14. 14.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Add a little water. (d) Put flour in a big bowl.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Broken Kite (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Power Cut
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on one slice. (d) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) Elephants (d) A Day at the Beach
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) a busy railway station (b) my grandfather (c) our school sports day (d) our postman
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) because (c) First (d) so
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
25. 25.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. Red roses grow along the fence.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
28. 28.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 describes this picture? (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (d) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (b) Pour in milk and sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan. (d) Strain the tea into cups.
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (d) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
40. 40.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot. (d) Serve the rice hot with dal.

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