Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 681 · 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.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) a busy railway station (b) the night sky (c) making a rangoli (d) our classroom
2. 2.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 postman (b) my best friend (c) ants (d) grandma's garden
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. They live together in an anthill.
   4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
7. 7.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Brush all your teeth gently. (d) Put a little toothpaste on your brush.
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) The railway station is always busy.
14. 14.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) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
16. 16.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) ants (b) the rainy season (c) our postman (d) my best friend
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) The park looked clean and green again. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) My Grandfather (d) The Monsoon
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) the rainy season (b) grandma's garden (c) our pet cat (d) the school library
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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 wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.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) a busy railway station (b) elephants (c) the peacock (d) a cricket match
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) a cricket match (b) flying kites (c) our postman (d) the old banyan tree
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) My Best Friend (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Vegetable Market
29. 29.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) My Grandfather (b) My New Bicycle (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Best Friend
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
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 describes this picture? (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
34. 34.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (d) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) Finally
38. 38.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) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) elephants (b) my best friend (c) our school sports day (d) making a rangoli
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2

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