Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 444 · 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 have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
   Next, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   3. A magician does tricks for the children.
   4. Our house won the tug of war.
   5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   Next, drop the seed into the hole.
   Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (d) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
   At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest. (c) Add a little water. (d) Put flour in a big bowl.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
11. 11.The first steps are: “Put flour in a big bowl. Add a little water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest.
12. 12.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) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
14. 14.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
16. 16.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) the vegetable market (b) our postman (c) the rainy season (d) our pet cat
17. 17.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) Children are planting saplings.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
19. 19.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Stop at the edge of the road.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) so (c) But (d) because
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Long roots hang down from 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
27. 27.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Power Cut (c) The Clean Park (d) Saving the Fish
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Elephants (b) Our Classroom (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Sports Day
29. 29.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) However (c) because (d) therefore
30. 30.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) the school library (b) my best friend (c) making a rangoli (d) the old banyan tree
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
32. 32.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) eating healthy food (b) grandma's garden (c) a busy railway station (d) our trip to the zoo
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Healthy Food (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Classroom
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Night Sky (b) Busy Ants (c) The Village Fair (d) The Monsoon
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3

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