Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 513 · 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?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) a cricket match (b) our classroom (c) our pet cat (d) the old banyan tree
2. 2.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Big Football Match
3. 3.Imagine this picture:
   A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rain is falling on the road. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. 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) The Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Postman (d) Saving Water
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) Finally (d) However
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) First (c) therefore (d) since
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) grandma's garden (b) my new bicycle (c) my best friend (d) our school sports day
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    ___
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
16. 16.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) The Power Cut (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The New Girl (d) Arjun Gets Well
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Power Cut (d) The Clean Park
19. 19.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    ___, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The New Girl (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
24. 24.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) a day at the beach (b) our classroom (c) eating healthy food (d) the village fair
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this 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. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The Clean Park (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Train to Shimla
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) First (c) But (d) because
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The postman knows every house on our street.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    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
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.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. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Railway Station (c) Sports Day (d) The Monsoon
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Rinse and dry your hands.
35. 35.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 describes this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
37. 37.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Lost Ring
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Its stone walls were very thick.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (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.

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