Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 194 · 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.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 vegetable market (b) ants (c) a day at the beach (d) elephants
2. 2.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
4. 4.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. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   ___, pour in milk and sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) grandma's garden (b) the village fair (c) the night sky (d) the school library
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) A Visit to the Zoo
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. 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) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Bean Seed
12. 12.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
13. 13.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 vegetable market (b) eating healthy food (c) our classroom (d) the school library
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    ___ (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.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) A girl is flying a kite. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
22. 22.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) our classroom (b) eating healthy food (c) the old banyan tree (d) the peacock
24. 24.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (d) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    ___
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
27. 27.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (d) The park looked clean and green again.
29. 29.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 boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
34. 34.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 woman is buying bananas. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.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) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) The railway station is always busy.
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4

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