Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 525 · 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?
   
   ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
2. 2.The first step is: “Take two slices of bread.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Spread butter on one slice. (c) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   ___
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
6. 6.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
8. 8.A story begins: “Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
9. 9.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 describes this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    ___
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our Postman (b) The Railway Station (c) Healthy Food (d) My Grandfather
12. 12.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 describes this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
14. 14.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Boil water in a pan.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (d) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
17. 17.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Tie a ribbon around it. (d) Put the gift in a box.
18. 18.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
19. 19.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 describes this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Grandfather (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) Sports Day (c) The Kite Festival (d) My New Bicycle
23. 23.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) flying kites (b) our trip to the zoo (c) a cricket match (d) a busy railway station
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) We must not waste water. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
27. 27.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
28. 28.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Power Cut (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) The Peacock
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) We must not waste water.
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on one slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Cover them with the other slice. (d) Take two slices of bread.
34. 34.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) our classroom (b) elephants (c) a cricket match (d) the rainy season
35. 35.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (d) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
38. 38.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) grandma's garden (b) a day at the beach (c) the peacock (d) our school sports day
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. A magician does tricks for the children.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2

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