Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 465 · 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. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   3. Kunal bowled very fast.
   4. Our team scored fifty runs.
   5. Imran took the last wicket.
   
   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) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Strain the tea into cups.
3. 3.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 Power Cut (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Train to Shimla
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   5. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.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) Lost at the Mela (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Model Volcano (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Lost Ring (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) Healthy Food
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) a cricket match (b) eating healthy food (c) flying kites (d) the village fair
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (c) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.
11. 11.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) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    ___, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) First (c) Although (d) so
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) since (c) therefore (d) But
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
21. 21.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Elephants
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (d) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
26. 26.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 describes this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (d) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Rinse it under the tap. (d) Scrape the leftover food into the bin.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
30. 30.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) my best friend (b) saving water (c) elephants (d) our trip to the zoo
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
32. 32.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
35. 35.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 store food for the winter. (a) Healthy Food (b) Our Classroom (c) Busy Ants (d) The Kite Festival
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
39. 39.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Big Football Match
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (d) He brought the scared kitten down safely.

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