Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 127 · 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. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. Its stone walls were very thick.
   3. We climbed up to the tower.
   4. We may borrow two books every week.
   5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Serve the rice hot with dal.
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (d) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   Then, look right, then left, then right again.
   ___, wait until the road is clear.
   Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) therefore (c) However (d) Finally
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   3. People bargain loudly over prices.
   4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (b) Add a handful of corn kernels. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.
12. 12.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) Finally (c) since (d) so
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) The railway station is always busy.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    ___
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) the rainy season (b) flying kites (c) my new bicycle (d) the night sky
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) There is a well beside the field.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (b) Cut two lemons in half. (c) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (d) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) elephants (b) the peacock (c) my new bicycle (d) a visit to an old fort
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (d) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Healthy Food (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Grandma's Garden
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) Sports Day (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) The Old Banyan Tree
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Power Cut (d) Neel Learns to Swim
33. 33.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry your hands.
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
37. 37.The first step is: “Put the gift in a box.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
40. 40.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 riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.

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