Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 512 · 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?
   
   ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (d) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Priya practised her lines every evening.
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Kunal bowled very fast.
   3. Imran took the last wicket.
   4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
   5. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. The waves splashed over our feet.
   3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
   Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
   ___
   Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) The railway station is always busy.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Railway Station (d) The Night Sky
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
14. 14.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
15. 15.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 colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
16. 16.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Saving Water (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
18. 18.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) The Monsoon (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
20. 20.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
21. 21.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. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    ___
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
23. 23.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) Elephants (b) Busy Ants (c) Saving Water (d) Healthy Food
24. 24.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
26. 26.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
27. 27.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) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
28. 28.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) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) Elephants
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) a cricket match (b) the old banyan tree (c) the vegetable market (d) a visit to an old fort
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) My Best Friend (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
31. 31.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) Although
32. 32.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
34. 34.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Bean Seed (d) Lost at the Mela
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) my grandfather (b) the vegetable market (c) the night sky (d) our postman
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Railway Station
40. 40.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.

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