Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 281 · 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. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   3. Farhan and I play football after school.
   4. We climbed up to the tower.
   5. He is a true friend who helps me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Leave it on the rack to dry.
3. 3.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) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
4. 4.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 describes this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   4. Farhan and I play football after school.
   5. He is a true friend who helps me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
7. 7.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) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (d) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (b) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (c) Cut two lemons in half. (d) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) since (c) Finally (d) Although
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) my new bicycle (b) a day at the beach (c) ants (d) eating healthy food
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (d) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
23. 23.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
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.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 describes this picture? (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
29. 29.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
31. 31.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Stop at the edge of the road. (d) Look right, then left, then right again.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Priya the Queen (d) Arjun Gets Well
34. 34.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 vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (d) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
38. 38.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
40. 40.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) because (c) therefore (d) Finally

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