Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 236 · 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 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 describes this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (d) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (d) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
4. 4.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
5. 5.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   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 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   4. He is a true friend who helps me.
   5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   4. A magician does tricks for the children.
   5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My Grandfather (b) Making Rangoli (c) My New Bicycle (d) Healthy Food
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
11. 11.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) our trip to the zoo (b) the vegetable market (c) our pet cat (d) ants
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Broken Kite
13. 13.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
14. 14.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Saving the Fish
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) the rainy season (b) a visit to an old fort (c) the school library (d) our pet cat
18. 18.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) our trip to the zoo (b) flying kites (c) making a rangoli (d) the old banyan tree
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Postman (d) The Monsoon
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Saving Water (b) The Monsoon (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Kite Festival
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Clean Park (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Lost at the Mela
24. 24.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 street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) so (c) However (d) First
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Scrub between your fingers. (d) Wet your hands with clean water.
28. 28.The first step is: “Take two slices of bread.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Spread butter on one slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Cover them with the other slice.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Monsoon (c) My Best Friend (d) The Kite Festival
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (d) He put the fish back into the river.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) since (d) First
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the old banyan tree (b) my best friend (c) a busy railway station (d) the rainy season
38. 38.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
39. 39.The first step is: “Fill a pot with soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Drop the seed into the hole. (c) Cover it with soil and water it.
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.

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