Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 567 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   3. Its branches spread very wide.
   4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   5. Birds build nests in its branches.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
3. 3.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   ___, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk across quickly and carefully. (b) Stop at the edge of the road. (c) Wait until the road is clear. (d) Look right, then left, then right again.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   5. The waves splashed over our feet.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) since (d) Although
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) We must not waste water. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Village Fair (b) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
14. 14.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
15. 15.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover them with the other slice. (c) Spread butter on one slice. (d) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Night Sky (d) The Vegetable Market
17. 17.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) grandma's garden (b) making a rangoli (c) eating healthy food (d) my new bicycle
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Village Fair (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Postman
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Dinosaur Book
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. We place small lamps around the design.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. 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 (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Day at the Beach
27. 27.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Arjun Gets Well
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
29. 29.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Peel the banana and the orange.
30. 30.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 New Girl (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Clean Park (d) The Big Football Match
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The New Girl
32. 32.The first steps are: “Put flour in a big bowl. Add a little water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest.
33. 33.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) the vegetable market (b) our school sports day (c) our pet cat (d) the night sky
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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    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
36. 36.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    ___
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    ___
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
39. 39.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) because (c) However (d) First
40. 40.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) the village fair (b) eating healthy food (c) a day at the beach (d) the night sky

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