Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 421 · 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.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Elephants (d) Our School Library
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) therefore (c) Next (d) However
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
   3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Healthy Food
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
   Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   ___ (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
   ___, scrub the plate with soap.
   Next, rinse it under the tap.
   Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening. (d) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
11. 11.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
12. 12.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Children are planting saplings.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Night Sky
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Dinosaur Book
18. 18.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) my grandfather (b) the school library (c) elephants (d) making a rangoli
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Our School Library (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Best Friend
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) elephants (b) flying kites (c) our pet cat (d) the night sky
25. 25.The first step is: “Put the gift in a box.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
27. 27.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 describes this picture? (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.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 dog is running after a ball. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) because (c) so (d) Although
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) the old banyan tree (b) my new bicycle (c) flying kites (d) our classroom
34. 34.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) because (c) so (d) First
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
36. 36.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) our classroom (b) a day at the beach (c) the night sky (d) my new bicycle
37. 37.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
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.

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