Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 565 · 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 is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Monsoon (b) Saving Water (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Priya practised her lines every evening.
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
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   Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
   Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
5. 5.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   4. Its stone walls were very thick.
   5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) the night sky (b) our postman (c) ants (d) our pet cat
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) We must not waste water.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
15. 15.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
16. 16.The first step is: “Heat a little oil in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels.
17. 17.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. Kunal bowled very fast.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.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) The Big Football Match (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The New Girl (d) The Dinosaur Book
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) The Village Fair
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
21. 21.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) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
23. 23.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) However (d) Finally
25. 25.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) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    ___
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
31. 31.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) our pet cat (c) my best friend (d) our school sports day
33. 33.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 woman is buying bananas. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) flying kites (c) grandma's garden (d) a day at the beach
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) a cricket match (b) eating healthy food (c) the night sky (d) making a rangoli
39. 39.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) my new bicycle (b) our pet cat (c) the vegetable market (d) grandma's garden
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.

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