Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 327 · 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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
2. 2.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
3. 3.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 Bean Seed (b) The New Girl (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Broken Kite
4. 4.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) because (c) so (d) However
5. 5.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
7. 7.The first step is: “Wash the fruits well.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    ___
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) Saving Water
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
14. 14.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 librarian is stamping a book. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather
16. 16.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) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
17. 17.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
18. 18.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
19. 19.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) since (c) However (d) therefore
21. 21.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
22. 22.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) The Power Cut (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Arjun Gets Well
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Our School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Grandfather (d) Saving Water
24. 24.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 describes this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
26. 26.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) the vegetable market (b) a day at the beach (c) my best friend (d) saving water
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) the vegetable market (b) ants (c) our school sports day (d) flying kites
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
31. 31.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 girl is wearing a party hat. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
32. 32.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
33. 33.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. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Cricket Match (c) Saving Water (d) Grandma's Garden
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Railway Station (c) The Peacock (d) The Monsoon
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) The Monsoon
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.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) our postman (b) the rainy season (c) making a rangoli (d) elephants
38. 38.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) We must not waste water. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
40. 40.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.

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