Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 290 · 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. We must not waste water.
   2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   3. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   4. People bargain loudly over prices.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.Imagine this picture:
   A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) saving water (c) elephants (d) our pet cat
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
6. 6.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Finally (c) so (d) But
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
   3. Its stone walls were very thick.
   4. We climbed up to the tower.
   5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Power Cut (d) Neel Learns to Swim
9. 9.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. Ants store food for the winter.
   5. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
11. 11.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) so (c) since (d) But
14. 14.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) the vegetable market (b) our pet cat (c) my grandfather (d) a busy railway station
15. 15.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
16. 16.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Spread butter on one slice. (d) Cover them with the other slice.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Put an egg in a pan of water. (c) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (d) Cool the egg in cold water.
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) my best friend (b) our classroom (c) the village fair (d) the vegetable market
22. 22.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 classroom (b) our pet cat (c) the old banyan tree (d) a day at the beach
23. 23.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) Although (d) Finally
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) First (c) However (d) because
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The New Girl
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) making a rangoli (b) ants (c) flying kites (d) our postman
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) The Night Sky
30. 30.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (d) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. We collected shells near the shore.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Stop at the edge of the road.
36. 36.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) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) The Nest on the Window (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Saving the Fish
38. 38.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
39. 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the letter. (b) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (c) Seal the envelope. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2

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