Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 836 · 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. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. We built a big sandcastle.
   3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) First (c) therefore (d) But
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Bean Seed (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Spelling Contest
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. 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) The Big Football Match (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Power Cut (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (d) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) First (c) But (d) so
8. 8.A story begins: “Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Clean Park (d) Neel Learns to Swim
12. 12.The first step is: “Take two slices of bread.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Spread butter on one slice.
13. 13.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
15. 15.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
16. 16.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. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Village Fair (b) Healthy Food (c) The Night Sky (d) Busy Ants
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Classroom (c) The Night Sky (d) Saving Water
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the vegetable market (b) the rainy season (c) my new bicycle (d) a busy railway station
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (d) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
23. 23.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) First (d) But
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Railway Station (c) The Monsoon (d) My Pet Cat
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
27. 27.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
28. 28.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Sports Day (b) Healthy Food (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    ___
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (d) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
34. 34.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
36. 36.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Tie a ribbon around it. (d) Put the gift in a box.
37. 37.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    ___
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
40. 40.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.

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