Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 539 · 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?
   
   ___ An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
   4. Farhan and I play football after school.
   5. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
   She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
   Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
   ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
5. 5.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
6. 6.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Saving Water (c) Healthy Food (d) Sports Day
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   4. We buy strong string for our kites.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. Kunal bowled very fast.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) The railway station is always busy.
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) We must not waste water. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) our pet cat (b) eating healthy food (c) our school sports day (d) the peacock
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    ___
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (d) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
16. 16.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 Bean Seed (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Spelling Contest
17. 17.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 school library (b) the village fair (c) flying kites (d) grandma's garden
18. 18.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 describes this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) our pet cat (b) the rainy season (c) my grandfather (d) the night sky
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (d) The park looked clean and green again.
22. 22.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) the night sky (b) the school library (c) our classroom (d) flying kites
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Next (c) But (d) because
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) a day at the beach (b) the old banyan tree (c) my new bicycle (d) our pet cat
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (d) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) our pet cat (c) a busy railway station (d) my best friend
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
34. 34.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) There is a well beside the field. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
35. 35.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Model Volcano (d) A Card for Grandpa
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
38. 38.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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) The Village Fair (b) Saving Water (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Visit to the Zoo
39. 39.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) People are standing in a queue.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First

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