Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 343 · 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?
   
   ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
2. 2.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) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
3. 3.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) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
4. 4.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   3. They live together in an anthill.
   4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   5. Ants store food for the winter.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.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 describes this picture? (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
10. 10.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
11. 11.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Neel Learns to Swim
14. 14.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) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
15. 15.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
16. 16.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Scrub the plate with soap. (d) Leave it on the rack to dry.
17. 17.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) The family is sharing sweets.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) The Monsoon (b) Our Postman (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Peacock
20. 20.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    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
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Busy Ants (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Monsoon (d) The Night Sky
23. 23.The first step is: “Cut two lemons in half.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (b) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (c) Serve the lemonade in glasses.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    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
25. 25.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) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
29. 29.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (d) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) a busy railway station (b) a visit to an old fort (c) my new bicycle (d) our school sports day
32. 32.The first step is: “Put the gift in a box.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Stick the ends with tape.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
35. 35.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) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Best Friend (d) The Peacock
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (d) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Kite Festival
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
40. 40.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) the village fair (b) our classroom (c) making a rangoli (d) the peacock

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