Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 152 · 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?
   
   ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this 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. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) The Model Volcano (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) A Helpful Neighbour
3. 3.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   5. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
5. 5.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
7. 7.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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) therefore (c) since (d) First
9. 9.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 dog is running after a ball. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
11. 11.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) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
12. 12.Which is the best title for this 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. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Broken Kite (d) Arjun Gets Well
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
14. 14.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 classroom (b) a cricket match (c) the peacock (d) grandma's garden
15. 15.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Boil it for ten minutes.
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) the peacock (b) my new bicycle (c) our school sports day (d) my best friend
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) the village fair (b) flying kites (c) my new bicycle (d) our classroom
19. 19.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
20. 20.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) She watered the pot every morning.
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (d) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) Children are planting saplings.
23. 23.The first steps are: “Wash the rice in cold water. Put the rice and water in a pot.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Power Cut
25. 25.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 girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) the rainy season (b) our trip to the zoo (c) a busy railway station (d) flying kites
27. 27.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
32. 32.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) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) Tara's model won the first prize.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.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) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Elephants (d) My Grandfather

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