Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 535 · 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 sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (d) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Saving Water (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our Classroom
3. 3.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
4. 4.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
5. 5.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Heat a little oil in a pan. (d) Add a handful of corn kernels.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
8. 8.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 describes this picture? (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
9. 9.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) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on one slice. (d) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) the school library (b) a visit to an old fort (c) our trip to the zoo (d) our pet cat
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Imran took the last wicket.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Our Postman (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) The Old Banyan Tree
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) However (d) since
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
18. 18.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.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) the night sky (b) grandma's garden (c) the school library (d) our postman
21. 21.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
22. 22.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 library is my favourite place. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
26. 26.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. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, 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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
34. 34.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) flying kites (c) our school sports day (d) the vegetable market
36. 36.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 vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    ___
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) Tara's model won the first prize.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. 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) The Lost Ring (b) The Bean Seed (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella

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