Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 698 · 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?
   
   ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   4. Farhan and I play football after school.
   5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
4. 4.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Nest on the Window
5. 5.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
   4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Peacock
8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Wet your hands with clean water. (c) Rinse and dry your hands. (d) Scrub between your fingers.
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Monsoon (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Healthy Food
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.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) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
16. 16.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
17. 17.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.The first steps are: “Boil water in a pan. Add tea leaves and let it boil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and sugar.
20. 20.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Power Cut
21. 21.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) The Railway Station (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on one slice. (c) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (d) Cover them with the other slice.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
24. 24.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
25. 25.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) The Power Cut (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Lost Ring (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. 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) The Clean Park (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Dripping Tap
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    ___ (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (d) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
32. 32.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
33. 33.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add a little water. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Cover the dough and let it rest. (d) Put flour in a big bowl.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    ___
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. We collected shells near the shore.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4

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