Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 733 · 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?
   
   ___ An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (d) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
   2. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   5. Ants store food for the winter.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
6. 6.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) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wet your hands with clean water.
   ___, rub soap on your hands.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
11. 11.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
12. 12.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the letter. (c) Seal the envelope. (d) Stick a stamp on it and post it.
13. 13.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) He put the fish back into the river. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
14. 14.The first steps are: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. Add some yellow paint beside it.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Mix the two with a brush.
15. 15.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) the rainy season (b) making a rangoli (c) our pet cat (d) our trip to the zoo
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
17. 17.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) the school library (b) the night sky (c) my best friend (d) our pet cat
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
19. 19.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
20. 20.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (d) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
21. 21.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
22. 22.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) elephants (b) flying kites (c) my new bicycle (d) my grandfather
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
26. 26.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) The Spelling Contest (b) The Bean Seed (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) elephants (b) the night sky (c) my grandfather (d) ants
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman
29. 29.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 describes this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
34. 34.The first steps are: “Fill a pot with soil. Make a small hole in the soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Drop the seed into the hole.
35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (d) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
37. 37.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) the night sky (b) saving water (c) a day at the beach (d) making a rangoli
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
39. 39.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
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Big Football Match (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Saving the Fish (d) Lost at the Mela

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