Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 47 · 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 is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   3. Farhan and I play football after school.
   4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   5. He is a true friend who helps me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   5. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   
   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?
   
   ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano.
   She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
   At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
   ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano.
   She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
   ___
   Tara's model won the first prize. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.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 describes this picture? (a) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Sports Day (b) Our Postman (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Visit to the Zoo
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (d) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
16. 16.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (d) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Visit to the Zoo
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.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 describes this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
25. 25.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (c) Mix the two with a brush. (d) Add some yellow paint beside it.
26. 26.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) a busy railway station (b) our trip to the zoo (c) a day at the beach (d) the school library
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) the school library (b) the vegetable market (c) our classroom (d) flying kites
28. 28.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Although (c) First (d) since
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) But (c) therefore (d) Finally
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) my new bicycle (b) a busy railway station (c) grandma's garden (d) elephants
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
34. 34.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) our trip to the zoo (c) the school library (d) my grandfather
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The winners got shiny medals.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) We must not waste water. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
38. 38.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
39. 39.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.

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