Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 423 · 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 paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My Grandfather (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Best Friend (d) Healthy Food
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   5. We buy strong string for our kites.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (d) He put the fish back into the river.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
6. 6.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Peacock (c) Our School Library (d) A Day at the Beach
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
   She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
   ___
   Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) eating healthy food (b) our pet cat (c) a busy railway station (d) ants
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
   Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
   ___
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (d) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) However (c) because (d) Finally
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
14. 14.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) ants (b) a visit to an old fort (c) saving water (d) our trip to the zoo
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
17. 17.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    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
19. 19.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Farhan and I play football after school.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) because (c) so (d) Next
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (d) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (d) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
37. 37.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
38. 38.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
40. 40.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right.

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