Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 639 · 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?
   
   ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
2. 2.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) Saving the Fish (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Broken Kite (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) since (c) Although (d) therefore
4. 4.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) Although (c) therefore (d) because
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) The Peacock (b) The Railway Station (c) Busy Ants (d) My Grandfather
6. 6.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 Broken Kite (b) The New Girl (c) Saving the Fish (d) A Card for Grandpa
7. 7.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Brush all your teeth gently.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. They live together in an anthill.
   3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   4. Ants store food for the winter.
   5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    ___
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) We must not waste water. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
13. 13.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
16. 16.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) Sports Day (b) Saving Water (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Grandfather
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (d) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
18. 18.The first steps are: “Wash the rice in cold water. Put the rice and water in a pot.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
19. 19.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again.
20. 20.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Seal the envelope. (c) Write the letter. (d) Stick a stamp on it and post it.
22. 22.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) Busy Ants
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
27. 27.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 describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Priya the Queen
31. 31.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 Model Volcano (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Power Cut
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Busy Ants (d) My Pet Cat
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    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
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
40. 40.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) the school library (b) a visit to an old fort (c) my best friend (d) saving water

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