Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 709 · 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?
   
   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) my best friend (b) eating healthy food (c) the peacock (d) saving water
2. 2.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Night Sky (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
3. 3.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Clean Park (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The New Girl
4. 4.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
5. 5.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the letter. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (d) Seal the envelope.
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 describes this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Postman (d) The Railway Station
8. 8.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) making a rangoli (c) ants (d) the rainy season
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on one slice. (b) Cover them with the other slice. (c) Take two slices of bread. (d) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) eating healthy food (b) the night sky (c) our trip to the zoo (d) the school library
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. We collected shells near the shore.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
20. 20.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) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
24. 24.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
25. 25.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He put the fish back into the river.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
28. 28.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Model Volcano
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
31. 31.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) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Sports Day (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Cricket Match
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (b) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (c) Cut two lemons in half. (d) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
34. 34.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
35. 35.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) the night sky (b) flying kites (c) ants (d) my best friend
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Railway Station (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) The Monsoon
39. 39.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
40. 40.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 describes this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) A girl is reading at a table.

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