Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 661 · 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?
   
   ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   4. We place small lamps around the design.
   5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   Next, drop the seed into the hole.
   ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.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) My Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) The Railway Station (d) The Village Fair
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
   2. The day began with a march past.
   3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
   4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
   5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) therefore (c) since (d) First
8. 8.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. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
9. 9.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) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Our house won the tug of war.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
14. 14.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
15. 15.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) Saving the Fish (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Bean Seed (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) so (c) because (d) Although
18. 18.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
19. 19.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 poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
21. 21.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) saving water (b) a busy railway station (c) the peacock (d) a visit to an old fort
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
23. 23.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 dog is running after a ball. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) There is a well beside the field.
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
25. 25.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) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Monsoon (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Sports Day (d) Our Classroom
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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
29. 29.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Big Football Match (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
31. 31.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) Finally (c) so (d) because
32. 32.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Finally (c) But (d) therefore
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) My Best Friend (b) Busy Ants (c) Our School Library (d) The Railway Station
34. 34.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 poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
36. 36.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2

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