Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 385 · 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.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) ants (b) elephants (c) saving water (d) my new bicycle
2. 2.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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
4. 4.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. The waves splashed over our feet.
   3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   4. We collected shells near the shore.
   5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
9. 9.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Card for Grandpa
10. 10.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
11. 11.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) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Visit to the Zoo
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
14. 14.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
16. 16.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) my new bicycle (b) grandma's garden (c) our postman (d) the village fair
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
19. 19.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) my new bicycle (b) eating healthy food (c) the village fair (d) a visit to an old fort
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (d) He told his father about the leaking tap.
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
23. 23.The first steps are: “Write the letter. Fold it and put it in an envelope.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Seal the envelope.
24. 24.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
26. 26.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) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
27. 27.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) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. 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 (b) Our School Library (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Visit to the Zoo
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
30. 30.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) The railway station is always busy. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. 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) The Bean Seed (b) The Power Cut (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (b) Cool the egg in cold water. (c) Boil it for ten minutes. (d) Put an egg in a pan of water.
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (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.
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Seal the envelope. (c) Write the letter. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
35. 35.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
38. 38.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) so (c) because (d) First
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) Finally (c) so (d) However
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3

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