Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 136 · 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.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (d) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
2. 2.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (d) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. The waves splashed over our feet.
   3. We built a big sandcastle.
   4. We collected shells near the shore.
   5. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   3. We climbed up to the tower.
   4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Power Cut
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) elephants (b) my grandfather (c) the village fair (d) the school library
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Ants store food for the winter.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) We must not waste water. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) My Grandfather (d) Grandma's Garden
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    ___
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
18. 18.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) However (c) since (d) Next
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) The railway station is always busy.
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) the peacock (c) my new bicycle (d) our classroom
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Elephants (b) Our Classroom (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (d) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
27. 27.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) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) But (d) since
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Night Sky (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our School Library (d) The Old Banyan Tree
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift in a box. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (d) Stick the ends with tape.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Night Sky
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. They have long trunks and big ears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (d) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
40. 40.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Scrub between your fingers.

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