Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 352 · 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 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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, heat a little oil in a pan.
   ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
   Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
3. 3.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) our classroom (b) flying kites (c) the village fair (d) the rainy season
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
5. 5.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
6. 6.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Day at the Beach
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. The waves splashed over our feet.
   3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Monsoon (d) The Village Fair
9. 9.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
12. 12.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) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) elephants (b) our classroom (c) our school sports day (d) a day at the beach
15. 15.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) a cricket match (b) my best friend (c) the rainy season (d) our pet cat
16. 16.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Serve the rice hot with dal. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
17. 17.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) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
20. 20.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) There is a well beside the field.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
22. 22.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) First (c) However (d) therefore
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) We must not waste water.
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    ___, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
26. 26.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. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Sports Day (c) Our School Library (d) The Kite Festival
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (d) She read the book every night before bed.
34. 34.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. 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) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) the peacock (b) our classroom (c) our school sports day (d) making a rangoli
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
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    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. A magician does tricks for the children.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2

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