Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 442 · 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. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
3. 3.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) our school sports day (b) my best friend (c) eating healthy food (d) our pet cat
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) The park looked clean and green again. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
5. 5.Imagine this picture:
   A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
8. 8.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
9. 9.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Lost Ring (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Saving the Fish
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (d) The park looked clean and green again.
11. 11.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 Power Cut (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Lost at the Mela
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Ants store food for the winter. (a) ants (b) our classroom (c) a cricket match (d) grandma's garden
13. 13.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
14. 14.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) The Vegetable Market (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Stop at the edge of the road.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
20. 20.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
21. 21.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) a busy railway station (b) the village fair (c) making a rangoli (d) flying kites
22. 22.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) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Stop at the edge of the road. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Look right, then left, then right again.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (d) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) Elephants
27. 27.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Rinse it under the tap.
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
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) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Boil it for ten minutes.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this 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. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Lost Ring (d) Saving the Fish
34. 34.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Big Football Match
35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.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. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dinosaur Book

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