Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 785 · 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.Imagine this picture:
   A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) so (c) Finally (d) because
4. 4.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. Its branches spread very wide.
   5. Farhan and I play football after school.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.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) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) Our School Library
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   3. We buy strong string for our kites.
   4. The waves splashed over our feet.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) because (c) Although (d) so
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put the gift in a box.
   ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   Next, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (d) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) We must not waste water. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
14. 14.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) A blue bus is arriving. (d) Children are planting saplings.
15. 15.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Put the gift in a box. (c) Tie a ribbon around it. (d) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
16. 16.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) Priya the Queen (b) The New Girl (c) The Power Cut (d) The Nest on the Window
17. 17.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    ___, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
23. 23.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) making a rangoli (b) eating healthy food (c) the peacock (d) a busy railway station
24. 24.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. The librarian helps us find good books.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    ___
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Our Postman (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
28. 28.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 describes this picture? (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Railway Station (d) My Grandfather
30. 30.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) a visit to an old fort (b) making a rangoli (c) the rainy season (d) the night sky
31. 31.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) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
32. 32.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) making a rangoli (b) a visit to an old fort (c) my grandfather (d) the peacock
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Our School Library (b) Saving Water (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
35. 35.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
36. 36.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
37. 37.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (d) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3

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