Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 756 · 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 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 mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) because
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   4. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Village Fair
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) so (c) Although (d) because
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. The librarian helps us find good books.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.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) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) Healthy Food (d) My Best Friend
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
17. 17.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (d) He put the fish back into the river.
20. 20.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) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
23. 23.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
25. 25.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) My Grandfather (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
26. 26.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) A globe is kept on the table. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
27. 27.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) since (c) so (d) However
28. 28.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) grandma's garden (b) the old banyan tree (c) the night sky (d) eating healthy food
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Monsoon (d) Making Rangoli
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) my grandfather (b) the night sky (c) our trip to the zoo (d) flying kites
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.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) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.

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