Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 519 · 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.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
3. 3.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) The Nest on the Window (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Helpful Neighbour
4. 4.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 school sports day (b) the village fair (c) my best friend (d) my grandfather
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
   2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
   5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
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 train is pulling into the station. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   4. A magician does tricks for the children.
   5. Ants store food for the winter.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
10. 10.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    ___, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
16. 16.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Power Cut (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Bean Seed
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (d) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (d) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
19. 19.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) eating healthy food (b) the village fair (c) saving water (d) our classroom
20. 20.The first steps are: “Heat a little oil in a pan. Add a handful of corn kernels.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
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) the vegetable market (b) flying kites (c) my best friend (d) the school library
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Saving the Fish (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix the two with a brush. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Add some yellow paint beside it.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
27. 27.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.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
29. 29.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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) We must not waste water. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
30. 30.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
32. 32.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) However (c) so (d) because
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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Village Fair (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
35. 35.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) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (d) She read the book every night before bed.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.

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