Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 452 · 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 sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
   Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
   The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
   ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) saving water (b) ants (c) my grandfather (d) the school library
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   4. I ride it to the park every evening.
   5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) The railway station is always busy.
5. 5.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) the night sky (b) our trip to the zoo (c) the peacock (d) our postman
6. 6.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) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
7. 7.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 describes this picture? (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Bean Seed
9. 9.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 describes this picture? (a) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Monsoon (d) My Pet Cat
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Priya the Queen (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Lost Ring
13. 13.Which is the best title for this 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. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Neel Learns to Swim
14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Tara's model won the first prize. (d) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
16. 16.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 describes this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
17. 17.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 Clean Park (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Lost Ring
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. 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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Power Cut
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
21. 21.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Bean Seed (d) Neel Learns to Swim
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (d) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
23. 23.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) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
24. 24.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) the rainy season (b) my grandfather (c) the school library (d) our classroom
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) We must not waste water. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) the rainy season (b) grandma's garden (c) my best friend (d) the vegetable market
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
31. 31.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (d) Boil water in a pan.
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Drop the seed into the hole. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Fill a pot with soil.
33. 33.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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on one slice. (d) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
36. 36.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 describes this picture? (a) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
39. 39.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) A globe is kept on the table. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
40. 40.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Cool the egg in cold water. (c) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Peel the shell and eat the egg.

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