Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 212 · 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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
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 describes this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
4. 4.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 is red with a shiny silver bell.
   5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.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) our postman (b) making a rangoli (c) grandma's garden (d) eating healthy food
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put the gift in a box.
   Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   Next, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (d) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (d) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
12. 12.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) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
13. 13.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) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
16. 16.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) the old banyan tree (b) a visit to an old fort (c) the night sky (d) grandma's garden
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) so (c) because (d) But
20. 20.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) First (c) therefore (d) But
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Although (c) Next (d) since
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Classroom (d) Saving Water
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Clean Park (c) The Lost Ring (d) A Card for Grandpa
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Strain the tea into cups.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Power Cut (d) The Model Volcano
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
31. 31.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) so (c) First (d) because
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
34. 34.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
35. 35.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) However (c) Next (d) since
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.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) the rainy season (b) our pet cat (c) ants (d) the school library
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally

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