Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 791 · 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. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   3. The day began with a march past.
   4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. Our house won the tug of war.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   5. Farhan and I play football after school.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Lost at the Mela
4. 4.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Broken Kite (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) a busy railway station (b) ants (c) the peacock (d) grandma's garden
6. 6.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
9. 9.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Tara's model won the first prize. (d) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
11. 11.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 man is jogging along the path. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) People are standing in a queue.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    ___
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
20. 20.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
22. 22.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) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Saving Water (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
24. 24.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.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) grandma's garden (b) our pet cat (c) our classroom (d) saving water
27. 27.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) therefore (c) Although (d) Finally
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
29. 29.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    ___
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Monsoon (b) Sports Day (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Next (d) Although
37. 37.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
38. 38.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) But
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.

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