Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 6 · 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 paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) Our Classroom (c) Healthy Food (d) Making Rangoli
2. 2.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and sugar. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
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) the peacock (b) my best friend (c) saving water (d) my grandfather
4. 4.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) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
5. 5.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) The Bean Seed (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The New Girl
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   The train left the station with a loud whistle.
   Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
   At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
7. 7.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) A dog is running after a ball. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   ___, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
9. 9.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Priya the Queen
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
11. 11.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Saving Water (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Model Volcano
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
16. 16.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) our postman (b) the peacock (c) our pet cat (d) the rainy season
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) However (c) because (d) First
18. 18.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
19. 19.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
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) The Vegetable Market (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Sports Day
23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
27. 27.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
28. 28.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 learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
30. 30.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
31. 31.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
32. 32.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (d) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. People bargain loudly over prices.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) our pet cat (b) grandma's garden (c) my best friend (d) our postman
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.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) flying kites (b) making a rangoli (c) ants (d) saving water

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