Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 515 · 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?
   
   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) the school library (b) my best friend (c) the peacock (d) making a rangoli
2. 2.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. Our house won the tug of war.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.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.
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   Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
4. 4.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Rinse it under the tap. (d) Scrape the leftover food into the bin.
5. 5.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) People are standing in a queue. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put an egg in a pan of water.
   Then, boil it for ten minutes.
   Next, cool the egg in cold water.
   ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
7. 7.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Put the gift in a box. (c) Stick the ends with tape. (d) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) The Railway Station (d) Sports Day
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our School Library (b) The Peacock (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Classroom
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My New Bicycle
15. 15.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) People are standing in a queue. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
16. 16.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) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
17. 17.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
20. 20.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Our School Library (b) The Peacock (c) Healthy Food (d) The Railway Station
22. 22.Which is the best title for this 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. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The New Girl (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Sports Day (d) A Visit to the Zoo
24. 24.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Priya the Queen
25. 25.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Lost Ring
26. 26.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
27. 27.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 describes this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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 new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
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    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Big Football Match
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) the school library (b) our pet cat (c) our school sports day (d) the peacock
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Postman (b) Our Classroom (c) Healthy Food (d) The Night Sky
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    ___, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
37. 37.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
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    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.

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