Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 570 · 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 steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (d) Boil water in a pan.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   3. A magician does tricks for the children.
   4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   5. The guide told us about the old kings.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) The park looked clean and green again. (d) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
4. 4.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) our pet cat (c) a visit to an old fort (d) ants
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) The Peacock (d) Sports Day
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put an egg in a pan of water.
   Then, boil it for ten minutes.
   Next, cool the egg in cold water.
   ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
10. 10.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Next (c) so (d) Although
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
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 read the book every night before bed. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    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
15. 15.A story begins: “Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    ___, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
20. 20.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) A girl is reading at a table. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Wet your hands with clean water. (c) Scrub between your fingers. (d) Rub soap on your hands.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) my best friend (b) our classroom (c) my grandfather (d) the old banyan tree
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) Next (c) because (d) so
31. 31.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 Big Football Match (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Arjun Gets Well
32. 32.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) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
37. 37.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
39. 39.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) our classroom (b) a visit to an old fort (c) our pet cat (d) eating healthy food
40. 40.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. We place small lamps around the design. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.

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