Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 533 · 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 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 describes this picture? (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   3. The day began with a march past.
   4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.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) making a rangoli (b) grandma's garden (c) the night sky (d) the rainy season
4. 4.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
   She read the book every night before bed.
   ___
   Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
7. 7.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 describes this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   5. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, wet your hands with clean water.
   Then, rub soap on your hands.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) grandma's garden (b) elephants (c) making a rangoli (d) the school library
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (d) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
13. 13.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) so (c) But (d) because
14. 14.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
16. 16.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) Saving Water (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
18. 18.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
19. 19.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
20. 20.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our School Library (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Night Sky
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
23. 23.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. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
24. 24.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Dinosaur Book
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Elephants (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Classroom (d) Sports Day
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) the peacock (b) the village fair (c) our trip to the zoo (d) ants
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
31. 31.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) The Broken Kite (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Nest on the Window (d) A Card for Grandpa
32. 32.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 describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) People are standing in a queue.
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups. (d) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) The Kite Festival
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Bean Seed (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Train to Shimla
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof. (d) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
40. 40.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) my grandfather (b) elephants (c) making a rangoli (d) a visit to an old fort

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