Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 173 · 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 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) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) The Peacock (d) My Grandfather
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   3. The waves splashed over our feet.
   4. We built a big sandcastle.
   5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   He put the fish back into the river.
   ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
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) We must not waste water. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   3. The postman knows every house on our street.
   4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. They live together in an anthill.
   3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   4. Ants store food for the winter.
   5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   ___
   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
9. 9.The first step is: “Wash the fruits well.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
11. 11.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) our pet cat (b) our postman (c) the school library (d) a day at the beach
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Railway Station (d) The Night Sky
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
19. 19.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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (d) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) Although (c) therefore (d) Finally
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) my grandfather (c) ants (d) grandma's garden
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. Farhan and I play football after school.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) We must not waste water. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
27. 27.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) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
28. 28.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
29. 29.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Next (c) since (d) Although
30. 30.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) Finally (c) Because
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (d) Priya practised her lines every evening.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    ___
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
38. 38.The first step is: “Fill a pot with soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Drop the seed into the hole. (c) Make a small hole in the soil.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Peacock (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3

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