Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 328 · 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 is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
2. 2.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 describes this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   4. The librarian helps us find good books.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) making a rangoli (b) my new bicycle (c) the school library (d) a busy railway station
5. 5.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
7. 7.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. A magician does tricks for the children.
   3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   5. A green board hangs at the front.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Big Football Match (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Nest on the Window
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
12. 12.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
14. 14.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 Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Sports Day
15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) Finally (c) because (d) so
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Fill a pot with soil. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Make a small hole in the soil.
19. 19.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (d) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Scrub the plate with soap. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (d) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The railway station is always busy. (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.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. 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) Our School Library (c) The Night Sky (d) The Monsoon
28. 28.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
29. 29.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (b) Serve the rice hot with dal. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Put the rice and water in a pot.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Although (d) Finally
36. 36.Which is the best title for this 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. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Priya the Queen
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Scrub the plate with soap.
39. 39.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.

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