Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 418 · 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.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. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
3. 3.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
4. 4.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) First (c) But (d) because
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
7. 7.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) grandma's garden (b) a day at the beach (c) a cricket match (d) our pet cat
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. We built a big sandcastle.
   3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) so (c) because (d) However
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.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 walk one behind the other in a line. (a) Healthy Food (b) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) Elephants
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) However (d) Next
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. 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) The Spelling Contest (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Power Cut (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
14. 14.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) our school sports day (b) my best friend (c) the rainy season (d) our pet cat
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Pet Cat
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Saving the Fish (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Model Volcano
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
27. 27.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
28. 28.The first step is: “Fill a pot with soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Cover it with soil and water it. (c) Drop the seed into the hole.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    ___ (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Making Rangoli (b) My Grandfather (c) The Railway Station (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) ants (b) the peacock (c) the night sky (d) grandma's garden
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    ___, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dinosaur Book
36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
37. 37.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) our classroom (b) the old banyan tree (c) our pet cat (d) ants
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2

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