Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 190 · 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 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) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Put the rice and water in a pot.
3. 3.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) Saving the Fish (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Priya the Queen
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (d) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
5. 5.The first steps are: “Put an egg in a pan of water. Boil it for ten minutes.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
   She read the book every night before bed.
   ___
   Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) saving water (b) eating healthy food (c) elephants (d) our classroom
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. 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 Kite Festival (b) The Cricket Match (c) Elephants (d) Sports Day
10. 10.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) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
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) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Classroom (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
12. 12.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 describes this picture? (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
15. 15.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Best Friend
16. 16.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) making a rangoli (b) the school library (c) my new bicycle (d) the peacock
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) our postman (b) a day at the beach (c) grandma's garden (d) our school sports day
18. 18.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) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) We must not waste water.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (d) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Monsoon (d) Busy Ants
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix the two with a brush. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Add some yellow paint beside it. (d) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) But (d) because
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Big Football Match (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our School Library (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Busy Ants
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Monsoon
34. 34.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) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Busy Ants (b) Saving Water (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (d) He put the fish back into the river.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The Peacock (b) My Grandfather (c) Healthy Food (d) The Monsoon
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.

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