Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 498 · 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.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) our school sports day (b) a busy railway station (c) saving water (d) our postman
2. 2.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. The guide told us about the old kings.
   3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) making a rangoli (b) our school sports day (c) the village fair (d) our classroom
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.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 describes this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) because (c) so (d) However
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Elephants (b) My Grandfather (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Kite Festival
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.A story begins: “Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
13. 13.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) flying kites (c) the vegetable market (d) the village fair
14. 14.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) our trip to the zoo (b) our postman (c) making a rangoli (d) my best friend
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
17. 17.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) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this 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. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Big Football Match (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Model Volcano
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Power Cut (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
22. 22.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) Our School Library (b) The Night Sky (c) Healthy Food (d) Making Rangoli
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) eating healthy food (b) flying kites (c) the rainy season (d) a day at the beach
24. 24.Which is the best title for this 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. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
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    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) our pet cat (b) a day at the beach (c) the village fair (d) making a rangoli
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Our Classroom (b) Our Postman (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Busy Ants
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our Postman (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our School Library
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this 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. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dinosaur Book
34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) so (c) Next (d) because
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our School Library (c) Saving Water (d) Our Postman
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The Power Cut (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Card for Grandpa
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Finally (c) because (d) However
39. 39.Which is the best title for this 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. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Model Volcano (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Lost at the Mela
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4

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