Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 620 · 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.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
2. 2.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
3. 3.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. 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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Big Football Match
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) my grandfather (b) the old banyan tree (c) a cricket match (d) my new bicycle
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
7. 7.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. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) However (c) First (d) because
9. 9.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
11. 11.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 describes this picture? (a) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (d) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.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 Train to Shimla (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Lost at the Mela
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    ___
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
17. 17.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
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) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
20. 20.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (d) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    ___
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Cool the egg in cold water.
27. 27.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) The Peacock (b) Sports Day (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman
28. 28.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 describes this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
30. 30.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
31. 31.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) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    ___
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
34. 34.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Rinse it under the tap.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    ___
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Although (d) Next
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) my best friend (c) making a rangoli (d) grandma's garden
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) my grandfather (b) our postman (c) our trip to the zoo (d) the night sky
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 describes this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A train is pulling into the station.

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