Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 581 · 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 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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Power Cut (d) Arjun Gets Well
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. The day began with a march past.
   3. Our team scored fifty runs.
   4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.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
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Classroom (d) The Monsoon
5. 5.The first steps are: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush. Brush all your teeth gently.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Bean Seed (d) Saving the Fish
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Classroom (d) Saving Water
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Monsoon (b) Our Postman (c) Elephants (d) The Night Sky
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (d) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (d) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
20. 20.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) therefore (c) But (d) since
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The New Girl (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
22. 22.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
23. 23.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) flying kites (b) our classroom (c) the night sky (d) a visit to an old fort
25. 25.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
26. 26.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    
    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.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    ___
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) The railway station is always busy.
31. 31.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Model Volcano (b) Saving the Fish (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dripping Tap
33. 33.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) my best friend (b) the school library (c) eating healthy food (d) grandma's garden
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (d) Imran found a torch and some candles.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
37. 37.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
38. 38.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) The Spelling Contest (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Arjun Gets Well
39. 39.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
40. 40.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.

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