Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 228 · 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?
   
   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) our postman (c) ants (d) the vegetable market
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
3. 3.The first steps are: “Fill a pot with soil. Make a small hole in the soil.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Drop the seed into the hole.
4. 4.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) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
5. 5.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 boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   5. Ants store food for the winter.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Bean Seed (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dripping Tap
8. 8.A story begins: “Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   3. The day began with a march past.
   4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
13. 13.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 describes this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
14. 14.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Dripping Tap
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    ___
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
18. 18.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
19. 19.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Best Friend (d) Grandma's Garden
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    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
22. 22.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 describes this picture? (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
23. 23.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) The Peacock (b) My Pet Cat (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Grandfather
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    ___
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (c) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (d) Cut two lemons in half.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. 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) The Spelling Contest (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Nest on the Window
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.The first step is: “Put flour in a big bowl.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Add a little water. (c) Cover the dough and let it rest.
34. 34.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 describes this picture? (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
37. 37.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
38. 38.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
39. 39.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
40. 40.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.

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