Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 595 · 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. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   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 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   5. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) saving water (b) my grandfather (c) flying kites (d) elephants
4. 4.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
6. 6.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Night Sky (c) Healthy Food (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (d) Spread butter on one slice.
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap on your hands. (c) Rinse and dry your hands. (d) Wet your hands with clean water.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Railway Station (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Visit to the Zoo
12. 12.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
15. 15.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
16. 16.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry your hands.
17. 17.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Night Sky (d) Saving Water
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
22. 22.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) the night sky (b) our trip to the zoo (c) eating healthy food (d) saving water
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
24. 24.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
25. 25.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put an egg in a pan of water. (b) Boil it for ten minutes. (c) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (d) Cool the egg in cold water.
26. 26.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) Rain is falling on the road. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
27. 27.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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Saving Water (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Peacock
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (d) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
30. 30.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Bean Seed (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
34. 34.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
36. 36.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) the school library (b) the rainy season (c) our postman (d) the peacock
38. 38.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) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4

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