Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 762 · 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. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   3. We place small lamps around the design.
   4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) People are standing in a queue.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   3. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Model Volcano
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (d) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Model Volcano (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Saving the Fish
7. 7.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruits well. (c) Peel the banana and the orange. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) our school sports day (b) elephants (c) the peacock (d) our classroom
9. 9.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Kitten in the Tree
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Postman
11. 11.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Pour in milk and sugar.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.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 New Bicycle (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) My Grandfather
14. 14.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) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (d) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
16. 16.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) We must not waste water. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) Healthy Food (d) My New Bicycle
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Tie a ribbon around it.
22. 22.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    ___ (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
25. 25.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
26. 26.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
27. 27.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) People are standing in a queue.
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Heat a little oil in a pan. (b) Add a handful of corn kernels. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) We must not waste water. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
30. 30.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed into the hole. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Make a small hole in the soil.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) so (c) because (d) However
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
34. 34.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) ants (c) a busy railway station (d) the night sky
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.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
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Saving Water (d) My Pet Cat
40. 40.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.

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