Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 446 · 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 night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   5. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Add some yellow paint beside it. (d) Watch the paint turn green.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, write the letter.
   Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Elephants (c) Busy Ants (d) The Kite Festival
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Kunal bowled very fast.
   3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   4. Imran took the last wicket.
   5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
8. 8.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Power Cut (d) The Nest on the Window
9. 9.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) Sports Day (d) The Village Fair
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Put flour in a big bowl. (c) Knead it into a soft dough. (d) Add a little water.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (d) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
13. 13.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) elephants (b) my new bicycle (c) our pet cat (d) grandma's garden
14. 14.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Clean Park (c) Priya the Queen (d) Saving the Fish
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
16. 16.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
17. 17.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (b) Put the gift in a box. (c) Tie a ribbon around it. (d) Stick the ends with tape.
18. 18.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
21. 21.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Cover it with soil and water it. (c) Make a small hole in the soil. (d) Fill a pot with soil.
23. 23.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) a day at the beach (b) the village fair (c) my grandfather (d) the rainy season
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
27. 27.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) My Best Friend
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our School Library (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Sports Day (d) The Village Fair
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (d) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) elephants (b) the peacock (c) a busy railway station (d) our classroom
34. 34.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
35. 35.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 rainy season (b) the school library (c) my best friend (d) my grandfather
36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
37. 37.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) a day at the beach (b) my best friend (c) grandma's garden (d) our classroom
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
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 class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) We must not waste water. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.

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