Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 203 · 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 sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Strain the tea into cups.
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
5. 5.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange. (d) Wash the fruits well.
6. 6.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
7. 7.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) flying kites (b) ants (c) saving water (d) making a rangoli
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Stick the ends with tape. (d) Put the gift in a box.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ 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 is Farhan. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
13. 13.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Walk across quickly and carefully. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Wait until the road is clear. (d) Stop at the edge of the road.
16. 16.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Bean Seed (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Clean Park
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.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) We must not waste water. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) a busy railway station (b) grandma's garden (c) the peacock (d) our trip to the zoo
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    ___ (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan. (d) Pour in milk and sugar.
23. 23.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) Children are planting saplings.
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Priya the Queen (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Saving the Fish
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
31. 31.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry your hands.
32. 32.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) flying kites (b) the vegetable market (c) a visit to an old fort (d) the old banyan tree
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) Tara's model won the first prize.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    ___
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
36. 36.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry.
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) She watered the pot every morning.
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (d) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
39. 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Rinse it under the tap. (d) Scrape the leftover food into the bin.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) My Best Friend (b) Healthy Food (c) The Monsoon (d) Sports Day

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