Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 348 · 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?
   
   ___ An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
2. 2.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) our pet cat (b) a day at the beach (c) my grandfather (d) my new bicycle
3. 3.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   5. Kunal bowled very fast.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Red roses grow along the fence.
   3. Its branches spread very wide.
   4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   5. Birds build nests in its branches.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. The waves splashed over our feet.
   3. We built a big sandcastle.
   4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   5. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
7. 7.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Tie a ribbon around it. (d) Put the gift in a box.
8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (d) Pour in milk and sugar.
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof. (d) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) She read the book every night before bed. (d) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) We must not waste water. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
19. 19.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
22. 22.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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    ___
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The Power Cut (b) Saving the Fish (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Train to Shimla
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) because (c) Finally (d) However
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    ___
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
31. 31.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
32. 32.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Village Fair (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Model Volcano (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Power Cut (d) Arjun Gets Well
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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
39. 39.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 Train to Shimla (c) The Power Cut (d) The New Girl
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.

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