Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 434 · 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. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. 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) The Dripping Tap (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Priya the Queen
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   3. A magician does tricks for the children.
   4. Its stone walls were very thick.
   5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
   ___
   His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
   Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. 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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Bean Seed
6. 6.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) eating healthy food (b) our trip to the zoo (c) the rainy season (d) making a rangoli
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.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) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) our school sports day (b) our postman (c) the school library (d) the village fair
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (d) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Day at the Beach
12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) since (c) so (d) However
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
14. 14.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 describes this picture? (a) A man is jogging along the path. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
15. 15.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) grandma's garden (b) our classroom (c) the rainy season (d) my grandfather
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
17. 17.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) my new bicycle (b) eating healthy food (c) my grandfather (d) a day at the beach
19. 19.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) We must not waste water. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. 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) The Model Volcano (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Clean Park
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
23. 23.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) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) the old banyan tree (b) a cricket match (c) our trip to the zoo (d) making a rangoli
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
26. 26.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) The Nest on the Window (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dripping Tap
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
28. 28.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) the school library (b) the old banyan tree (c) our postman (d) our classroom
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
31. 31.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and sugar.
32. 32.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
33. 33.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
34. 34.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    ___, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
36. 36.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Scrub the plate with soap. (d) Leave it on the rack to dry.
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) therefore (c) First (d) because
38. 38.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Best Friend (d) Busy Ants
40. 40.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) the village fair (c) flying kites (d) the rainy season

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