Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 815 · 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.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) He put the fish back into the river. (d) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
2. 2.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
3. 3.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 woman is buying bananas. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   5. We place small lamps around the design.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
5. 5.Imagine this picture:
   A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
6. 6.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Healthy Food (b) My Best Friend (c) Making Rangoli (d) Busy Ants
10. 10.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) My Best Friend (b) Healthy Food (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    ___, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
15. 15.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Classroom (d) Grandma's Garden
17. 17.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
19. 19.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) Although (c) Finally (d) therefore
21. 21.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
23. 23.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 describes this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
24. 24.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Ants store food for the winter.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Classroom (b) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Monsoon
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    ___
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
29. 29.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Brush all your teeth gently. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (d) Rinse your mouth with water.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
31. 31.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) My Grandfather (b) Saving Water (c) Busy Ants (d) My Pet Cat
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) flying kites (b) eating healthy food (c) our classroom (d) a cricket match
33. 33.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) grandma's garden (b) ants (c) the peacock (d) a busy railway station
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Imran took the last wicket.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Monsoon (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Cricket Match
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because

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