Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 798 · 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.The first step is: “Write the letter.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Seal the envelope.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Priya the Queen (d) Saving the Fish
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Peacock (b) My Grandfather (c) Saving Water (d) The Monsoon
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Saving the Fish (c) The New Girl (d) The Broken Kite
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
7. 7.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) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) our pet cat (b) our postman (c) our school sports day (d) flying kites
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. The postman knows every house on our street.
   3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   4. The librarian helps us find good books.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Healthy Food (b) Sports Day (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Visit to the Zoo
11. 11.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Fill a pot with soil. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Drop the seed into the hole.
12. 12.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) However (d) Finally
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
14. 14.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) therefore (c) But (d) Finally
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Rinse and dry your hands.
22. 22.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) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
23. 23.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. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) My Best Friend (d) Healthy Food
25. 25.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 girl is flying a kite. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Fill a pot with soil. (d) Drop the seed into the hole.
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Stop at the edge of the road. (d) Wait until the road is clear.
29. 29.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) our trip to the zoo (c) the rainy season (d) a day at the beach
30. 30.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) our pet cat (c) our classroom (d) my best friend
31. 31.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Peel the banana and the orange.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 5
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
40. 40.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) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) We must not waste water. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.

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