Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 633 · 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 sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
3. 3.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) She read the book every night before bed. (d) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
6. 6.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara's model won the first prize.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) My New Bicycle
8. 8.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) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
9. 9.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) A girl is flying a kite. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
11. 11.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 old banyan tree (b) elephants (c) our postman (d) the rainy season
12. 12.Which is the best title for this 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. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) Priya the Queen (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (d) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Kite Festival (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Classroom (d) Sports Day
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
16. 16.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
17. 17.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Lost Ring (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Fill a pot with soil. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Drop the seed into the hole.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    ___
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
20. 20.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
21. 21.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (d) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) saving water (b) flying kites (c) a cricket match (d) eating healthy food
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Broken Kite (d) Neel Learns to Swim
30. 30.The first step is: “Wash the fruits well.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (d) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) The Old Banyan Tree
33. 33.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Our Classroom (b) Healthy Food (c) My New Bicycle (d) Making Rangoli
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) the village fair (b) ants (c) my best friend (d) saving water
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Brush all your teeth gently.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Elephants (b) The Night Sky (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Vegetable Market
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) so (c) since (d) Next

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