Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 667 · 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?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) The Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) The Peacock (d) Our Classroom
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
5. 5.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. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   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
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   She watered the pot every morning.
   ___
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
9. 9.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. 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) The Clean Park (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    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
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    ___, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
15. 15.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
16. 16.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) eating healthy food (b) the vegetable market (c) our pet cat (d) saving water
17. 17.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) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (d) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
19. 19.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
20. 20.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) our classroom (c) our trip to the zoo (d) a visit to an old fort
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Power Cut
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
25. 25.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) eating healthy food (b) our pet cat (c) our trip to the zoo (d) a cricket match
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Power Cut (c) The Model Volcano (d) The New Girl
29. 29.The first step is: “Heat a little oil in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
31. 31.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 Broken Kite (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Clean Park
32. 32.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 describes this picture? (a) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Cricket Match (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Postman (d) A Visit to the Zoo
36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
37. 37.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
38. 38.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Priya the Queen (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Model Volcano
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
40. 40.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.

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