Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 29 · 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.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) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   3. We may borrow two books every week.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Its stone walls were very thick.
   3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.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) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
5. 5.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 Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
6. 6.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   She read the book every night before bed.
   Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
   Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Cricket Match (c) My New Bicycle (d) Grandma's Garden
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   He put the fish back into the river.
   The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) our classroom (b) ants (c) our school sports day (d) my grandfather
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
12. 12.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
13. 13.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) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Our house won the tug of war.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Broken Kite (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Power Cut (d) The Train to Shimla
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
18. 18.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
19. 19.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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
27. 27.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) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
29. 29.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's team had a big football match. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
30. 30.The first steps are: “Stop at the edge of the road. Look right, then left, then right again.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Walk across quickly and carefully. (b) Wait until the road is clear.
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) However (c) therefore (d) Next
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) First (c) since (d) But
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
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    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) so (c) since (d) Finally
38. 38.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
39. 39.The first steps are: “Heat a little oil in a pan. Add a handful of corn kernels.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2

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