Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 335 · 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.The first step is: “Cut two lemons in half.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (c) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Saving Water (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) We must not waste water. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   4. The postman knows every house on our street.
   5. I ride it to the park every evening.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
6. 6.The first steps are: “Wash the rice in cold water. Put the rice and water in a pot.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.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) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) Next (d) since
10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
11. 11.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 describes this picture? (a) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
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) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
13. 13.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (d) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) the vegetable market (b) our school sports day (c) my best friend (d) making a rangoli
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (d) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
22. 22.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) our school sports day (b) our postman (c) a busy railway station (d) the village fair
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) saving water (c) a busy railway station (d) my grandfather
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
25. 25.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Add a little water. (c) Put flour in a big bowl. (d) Cover the dough and let it rest.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) My Grandfather (d) The Vegetable Market
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
28. 28.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 school sports day (b) our trip to the zoo (c) saving water (d) the old banyan tree
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (d) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
31. 31.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. Its branches spread very wide.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. 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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Saving the Fish (c) Priya the Queen (d) Neel Learns to Swim
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
36. 36.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
37. 37.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) The Cricket Match (b) Sports Day (c) The Monsoon (d) Elephants
38. 38.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
40. 40.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.

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