Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 122 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Its branches spread very wide.
   3. Birds build nests in its branches.
   4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   5. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) Finally (c) so (d) because
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Grandfather (d) The Peacock
5. 5.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 describes this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
6. 6.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
7. 7.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Peacock (d) A Visit to the Zoo
9. 9.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. 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) The Broken Kite (b) The Power Cut (c) The Bean Seed (d) Saving the Fish
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Scrub the plate with soap. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) He flew the kite high above the roof.
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
17. 17.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
18. 18.The first step is: “Take two slices of bread.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Spread butter on one slice.
19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) But (c) because (d) therefore
20. 20.The first steps are: “Put the gift in a box. Wrap the box in coloured paper.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Stick the ends with tape.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) We must not waste water. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Peacock (b) The Kite Festival (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Vegetable Market
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
26. 26.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) therefore (c) Next (d) since
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    ___
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) However (d) First
31. 31.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Wait until the road is clear.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) a busy railway station (b) elephants (c) a cricket match (d) our school sports day
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) grandma's garden (c) making a rangoli (d) flying kites
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) making a rangoli (b) our school sports day (c) the school library (d) our postman
39. 39.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Grandfather (c) My Best Friend (d) Saving Water
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (d) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.

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