Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 805 · 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 is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
2. 2.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) flying kites (b) the night sky (c) our school sports day (d) our classroom
3. 3.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.
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   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (d) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) because (c) so (d) Next
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   3. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
   3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.A story begins: “Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   He put the fish back into the river.
   The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
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. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our School Library
11. 11.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (d) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
13. 13.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) our pet cat (b) ants (c) flying kites (d) the peacock
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Saving Water (b) Our Postman (c) Our School Library (d) Grandma's Garden
15. 15.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Bean Seed
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Although (c) since (d) Finally
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
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    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    ___, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
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    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
22. 22.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
24. 24.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
26. 26.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) But (c) therefore (d) Finally
27. 27.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 describes this picture? (a) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Railway Station (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
29. 29.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) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Arjun Gets Well
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. 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) The Nest on the Window (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Bean Seed
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. 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) Saving the Fish (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Clean Park
38. 38.The first steps are: “Stop at the edge of the road. Look right, then left, then right again.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Walk across quickly and carefully. (b) Wait until the road is clear.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5

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