Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 148 · 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 classroom is bright and clean.
   2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   3. We built a big sandcastle.
   4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
3. 3.Imagine this picture:
   A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
   Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
   ___
   Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. They have long trunks and big ears.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Peacock (c) Saving Water (d) The Cricket Match
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.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) the village fair (b) a day at the beach (c) my new bicycle (d) my grandfather
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
11. 11.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 vegetable market (b) the night sky (c) the peacock (d) our pet cat
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
14. 14.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 farmer is ploughing the field. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
15. 15.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) the vegetable market (b) our trip to the zoo (c) the old banyan tree (d) ants
16. 16.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Serve the rice hot with dal.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Best Friend
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (d) Serve the rice hot with dal.
19. 19.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 describes this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Boil it for ten minutes. (c) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) grandma's garden (b) the rainy season (c) the peacock (d) our school sports day
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
25. 25.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
26. 26.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) But (c) since (d) Next
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) The park looked clean and green again. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) since (d) However
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    ___
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Watch the paint turn green. (d) Add some yellow paint beside it.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.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) making a rangoli (b) our school sports day (c) my new bicycle (d) flying kites
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening. (d) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
40. 40.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) making a rangoli (b) the night sky (c) the old banyan tree (d) a visit to an old fort

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