Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 164 · 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.Imagine this picture:
   A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
2. 2.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 describes this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
3. 3.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) the peacock (b) a day at the beach (c) elephants (d) a cricket match
4. 4.The first step is: “Cut two lemons in half.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (c) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
6. 6.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) making a rangoli (c) our school sports day (d) our trip to the zoo
7. 7.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (b) Heat a little oil in a pan. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels. (d) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) However (d) Finally
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
13. 13.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
14. 14.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) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Clean Park (d) The New Girl
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
19. 19.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Power Cut (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
21. 21.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) Our School Library (b) Elephants (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Railway Station
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (c) Add some yellow paint beside it. (d) Mix the two with a brush.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
25. 25.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) our classroom (b) elephants (c) our school sports day (d) our trip to the zoo
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Priya the Queen (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Model Volcano
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    ___
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this 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. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Clean Park (b) The New Girl (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Lost Ring
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Night Sky (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Healthy Food (d) Grandma's Garden
31. 31.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. We collected shells near the shore.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (d) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
39. 39.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) flying kites (b) our school sports day (c) my grandfather (d) ants
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however

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