Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 678 · 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?
   
   ___ 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) The railway station is always busy. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) our pet cat (b) eating healthy food (c) a cricket match (d) my best friend
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
   In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
   A police officer helped Karan look for him.
   ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
8. 8.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 frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
9. 9.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) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (d) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) my grandfather (b) saving water (c) our classroom (d) the peacock
13. 13.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 describes this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
14. 14.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) our pet cat (b) the old banyan tree (c) the school library (d) the rainy season
15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Finally (c) But (d) therefore
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
17. 17.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
18. 18.A story begins: “Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    5. Its stone walls were very thick.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Dinosaur Book
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) However (c) since (d) Finally
22. 22.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) the night sky (b) the rainy season (c) the peacock (d) eating healthy food
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. The postman knows every house on our street.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
26. 26.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 describes this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
27. 27.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) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Busy Ants (b) Our Postman (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Monsoon
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) our classroom (b) our school sports day (c) elephants (d) a day at the beach
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) because (c) so (d) Finally
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Put the gift in a box. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (d) Stick the ends with tape.
34. 34.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) our pet cat (b) grandma's garden (c) eating healthy food (d) a day at the beach
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
36. 36.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Clean Park (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Spelling Contest
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Scrub the plate with soap.
38. 38.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
39. 39.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
40. 40.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Village Fair (c) The Peacock (d) The Railway Station

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