Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 817 · 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 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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. Its stone walls were very thick.
   3. Farhan and I play football after school.
   4. The guide told us about the old kings.
   5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   4. They live together in an anthill.
   5. We place small lamps around the design.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   3. People bargain loudly over prices.
   4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Heat a little oil in a pan. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels. (d) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.
7. 7.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
8. 8.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. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   5. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our School Library (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Postman (d) The Cricket Match
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 describes this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    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
18. 18.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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) Although (d) because
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Brush all your teeth gently. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Put a little toothpaste on your brush.
22. 22.The first steps are: “Put an egg in a pan of water. Boil it for ten minutes.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (b) Cool the egg in cold water.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) making a rangoli (b) the night sky (c) eating healthy food (d) our postman
25. 25.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
26. 26.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) my grandfather (c) making a rangoli (d) flying kites
27. 27.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.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 describes this picture? (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) Although (c) since (d) so
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Elephants
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
34. 34.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) There is a well beside the field.
35. 35.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
36. 36.A story begins: “Karan went to the mela with his uncle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (d) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
40. 40.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) She watered the pot every morning.

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