Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 518 · 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?
   
   ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) But (d) Next
4. 4.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Arjun Gets Well
5. 5.The first step is: “Write the letter.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Seal the envelope. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
   ___
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) flying kites (b) our school sports day (c) the peacock (d) the old banyan tree
9. 9.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Classroom (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Railway Station
10. 10.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) But (c) since (d) so
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
14. 14.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) ants (b) saving water (c) the village fair (d) our school sports day
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) my grandfather (b) a visit to an old fort (c) making a rangoli (d) our school sports day
19. 19.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
20. 20.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. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) my best friend (b) our pet cat (c) elephants (d) flying kites
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (d) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) ants (b) grandma's garden (c) making a rangoli (d) a busy railway station
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) A Visit to the Zoo
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Monsoon
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
29. 29.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Power Cut
30. 30.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. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.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 boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (d) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (d) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) However (c) Finally (d) therefore
38. 38.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Broken Kite (d) Priya the Queen
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (d) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.

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