Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 213 · 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 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) Children are planting saplings. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
2. 2.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Brush all your teeth gently.
3. 3.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
4. 4.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   5. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) We must not waste water.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Heat a little oil in a pan. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (c) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (d) Add a handful of corn kernels.
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) First (c) since (d) Although
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) Sports Day
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Stick the ends with tape. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (d) Put the gift in a box.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Monsoon (b) Sports Day (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Best Friend
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
16. 16.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. The day began with a march past.
    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
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    ___
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
20. 20.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) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
21. 21.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
22. 22.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Saving the Fish (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Card for Grandpa
24. 24.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 describes this picture? (a) Rain is falling on the road. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) There is a well beside the field.
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Sports Day
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Cool the egg in cold water. (d) Put an egg in a pan of water.
28. 28.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Rub soap on your hands.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
32. 32.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
34. 34.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.”
    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.
35. 35.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. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) the rainy season (b) the old banyan tree (c) our pet cat (d) the vegetable market
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
39. 39.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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
40. 40.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.

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