Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 16 · 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?
   
   ___ Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
2. 2.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Night Sky (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Monsoon
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Lost Ring (c) The New Girl (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) the school library (b) the rainy season (c) my grandfather (d) our trip to the zoo
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) The Village Fair (d) The Old Banyan Tree
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put an egg in a pan of water.
   Then, boil it for ten minutes.
   ___, cool the egg in cold water.
   Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
8. 8.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (d) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
10. 10.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 school sports day (b) my new bicycle (c) the rainy season (d) our classroom
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. We may borrow two books every week.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
12. 12.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 village fair (b) the old banyan tree (c) our classroom (d) making a rangoli
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
17. 17.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) the old banyan tree (b) grandma's garden (c) the school library (d) the village fair
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) a day at the beach (b) our school sports day (c) making a rangoli (d) elephants
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (d) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Scrub the plate with soap.
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    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
25. 25.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
26. 26.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 describes this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
27. 27.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) since (c) However (d) therefore
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    ___
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
31. 31.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
32. 32.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 dog is running after a ball. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
35. 35.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Kite Festival (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman
37. 37.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) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.

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