Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 52 · 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.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (d) Put the gift in a box.
2. 2.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) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
6. 6.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (d) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   He flew the kite high above the roof.
   Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
10. 10.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 farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
11. 11.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the letter. (b) Seal the envelope. (c) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) a day at the beach (b) our pet cat (c) my grandfather (d) flying kites
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
20. 20.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 collected shells near the shore.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
24. 24.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A man is jogging along the path. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants store food for the winter.
    5. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.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) My best friend is Farhan. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Railway Station (c) The Night Sky (d) The Cricket Match
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    ___
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our Classroom (b) Elephants (c) The Monsoon (d) The Cricket Match
30. 30.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups. (d) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
32. 32.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Kite Festival (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
36. 36.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) the old banyan tree (b) a visit to an old fort (c) our postman (d) a day at the beach
37. 37.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Bean Seed
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) We must not waste water. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
40. 40.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5

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