Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 473 · 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. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   3. Birds build nests in its branches.
   4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.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) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
5. 5.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
6. 6.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) A woman is buying bananas. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
7. 7.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) The Railway Station (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Visit to the Zoo
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   4. We buy strong string for our kites.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   3. We may borrow two books every week.
   4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.The first step is: “Fill a pot with soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Cover it with soil and water it. (c) Drop the seed into the hole.
12. 12.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
15. 15.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Put the gift in a box. (c) Tie a ribbon around it. (d) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
16. 16.The first steps are: “Fill a pot with soil. Make a small hole in the soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Cover it with soil and water it.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
22. 22.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
24. 24.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
25. 25.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) since (d) Next
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our Postman (b) The Village Fair (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Night Sky
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
30. 30.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) The railway station is always busy. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    ___, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (b) Cut two lemons in half. (c) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (d) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
35. 35.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
37. 37.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (d) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So

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