Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 156 · 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 is the best title for this story?
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Priya the Queen
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) my grandfather (b) grandma's garden (c) my new bicycle (d) the peacock
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. The librarian helps us find good books.
   3. We may borrow two books every week.
   4. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   Next, pour in milk and sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
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   Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) Although (c) therefore (d) since
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Vegetable Market
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
11. 11.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Healthy Food (c) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station
12. 12.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (d) She watered the pot every morning.
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 globe is kept on the table. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
15. 15.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Seal the envelope. (c) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (d) Write the letter.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Kite Festival
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
19. 19.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Peel the banana and the orange.
20. 20.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 describes this picture? (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
21. 21.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
22. 22.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 girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
23. 23.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 describes this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    ___ (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
28. 28.Which is the best title for this 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. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Power Cut
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
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    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
31. 31.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) the night sky (b) saving water (c) a visit to an old fort (d) elephants
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Wait until the road is clear. (d) Stop at the edge of the road.
33. 33.A story begins: “Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) She read the book every night before bed. (d) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
37. 37.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) saving water (c) my grandfather (d) the school library
38. 38.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) the vegetable market (b) making a rangoli (c) our pet cat (d) the school library
39. 39.The first steps are: “Fill a pot with soil. Make a small hole in the soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Cover it with soil and water it.
40. 40.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.

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