Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 575 · 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. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   5. A magician does tricks for the children.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. Its stone walls were very thick.
   3. We climbed up to the tower.
   4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   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
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
   Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
   One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
   ___ (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
5. 5.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
6. 6.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   3. Farhan and I play football after school.
   4. He is a true friend who helps me.
   5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) the vegetable market (c) the old banyan tree (d) a day at the beach
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
11. 11.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 farmer is ploughing the field. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
15. 15.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 describes this picture? (a) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. The winners got shiny medals.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. Red roses grow along the fence.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Our School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
24. 24.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. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    ___ (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Ants store food for the winter.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) Our Postman (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (d) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) the school library (b) the night sky (c) a day at the beach (d) my best friend
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (d) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Rub soap on your hands. (d) Wet your hands with clean water.
39. 39.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
40. 40.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.

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