Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 720 · 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?
   
   ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
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   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
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   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
4. 4.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) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) Next (d) Although
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   3. Its branches spread very wide.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Classroom (c) The Railway Station (d) The Village Fair
11. 11.The first step is: “Wash the fruits well.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
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    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
13. 13.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. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Healthy Food (c) Sports Day (d) Our Postman
14. 14.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Model Volcano (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Power Cut
15. 15.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) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
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    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
19. 19.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.
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    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Elephants (b) Saving Water (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Classroom
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) Sports Day (d) The Cricket Match
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
25. 25.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) our postman (b) elephants (c) our school sports day (d) my best friend
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (d) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
29. 29.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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.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) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
31. 31.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap on your hands. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Rinse and dry your hands.
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Mix the two with a brush. (d) Add some yellow paint beside it.
33. 33.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wet your hands with clean water. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Scrub between your fingers. (d) Rub soap on your hands.
36. 36.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) the rainy season (b) the peacock (c) eating healthy food (d) our school sports day
37. 37.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 Model Volcano (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Lost Ring (d) Lost at the Mela
38. 38.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) However (c) therefore (d) First
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (d) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.

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