Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 272 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   5. We buy strong string for our kites.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) Children are planting saplings.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (d) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (d) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
7. 7.The first steps are: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin. Scrub the plate with soap.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Rinse it under the tap.
8. 8.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) my new bicycle (b) grandma's garden (c) making a rangoli (d) my grandfather
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) saving water (b) the peacock (c) the old banyan tree (d) our trip to the zoo
11. 11.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) making a rangoli (c) our pet cat (d) our school sports day
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
15. 15.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
16. 16.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) the school library (b) saving water (c) elephants (d) my new bicycle
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The Bean Seed (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Nest on the Window
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) because (c) Although (d) therefore
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) the peacock (b) the school library (c) my grandfather (d) a cricket match
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    ___, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
23. 23.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Watch the paint turn green.
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
28. 28.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
29. 29.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Power Cut (d) Neel Learns to Swim
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (d) He flew the kite high above the roof.
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (d) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
32. 32.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
33. 33.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) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
34. 34.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) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
35. 35.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) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Peacock (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Busy Ants
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) grandma's garden (b) a busy railway station (c) my new bicycle (d) the village fair
38. 38.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
39. 39.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however

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