Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 753 · 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.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.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) our postman (b) the village fair (c) a visit to an old fort (d) the night sky
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wet your hands with clean water.
   Then, rub soap on your hands.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
4. 4.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift in a box. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Stick the ends with tape. (d) Tie a ribbon around it.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Lost Ring (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, boil water in a pan.
   Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   Next, pour in milk and sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
9. 9.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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Model Volcano
10. 10.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) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Visit to the Zoo
11. 11.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
12. 12.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (d) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) We must not waste water. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
14. 14.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
17. 17.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Model Volcano (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this 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. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Broken Kite (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dinosaur Book
20. 20.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. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
22. 22.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
23. 23.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.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. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
29. 29.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A dog is running after a ball. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
31. 31.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 farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Night Sky (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
37. 37.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) People are standing in a queue. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
38. 38.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Model Volcano
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
40. 40.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) my new bicycle (b) my best friend (c) grandma's garden (d) eating healthy food

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