Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 197 · 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 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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Neel Learns to Swim
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   3. We buy strong string for our kites.
   4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) our school sports day (b) the village fair (c) the peacock (d) making a rangoli
5. 5.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Serve the rice hot with dal.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Sports Day (c) Saving Water (d) Our Postman
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
   In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
   ___
   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Kite Festival
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Village Fair (c) Sports Day (d) Our School Library
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
13. 13.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) A man is jogging along the path. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Next (c) However (d) since
15. 15.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) grandma's garden (c) a visit to an old fort (d) elephants
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) so (c) First (d) since
17. 17.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) our trip to the zoo (c) our postman (d) elephants
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Making Rangoli (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Pet Cat
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Look right, then left, then right again. (d) Walk across quickly and carefully.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
22. 22.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
23. 23.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. The day began with a march past.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Power Cut (d) The Model Volcano
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (d) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (d) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (d) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
32. 32.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) making a rangoli (b) a cricket match (c) saving water (d) the old banyan tree
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (d) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
34. 34.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) our pet cat (c) making a rangoli (d) my grandfather
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
37. 37.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Wait until the road is clear. (d) Stop at the edge of the road.
39. 39.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
40. 40.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.

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