Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 839 · 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 sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (d) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) We must not waste water. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (d) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
6. 6.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
7. 7.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
   Priya practised her lines every evening.
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. The day began with a march past.
   3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   4. Our house won the tug of war.
   5. We climbed up to the tower.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.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 describes this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
14. 14.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The New Girl
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    ___
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
20. 20.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) We must not waste water. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
23. 23.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) the peacock (b) a busy railway station (c) a day at the beach (d) our postman
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) Our Classroom (b) Busy Ants (c) Healthy Food (d) Sports Day
25. 25.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) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
26. 26.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) the night sky (b) my best friend (c) making a rangoli (d) a cricket match
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. We collected shells near the shore.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Dripping Tap
31. 31.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Seal the envelope. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (d) Write the letter.
32. 32.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 describes this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
33. 33.The first step is: “Put flour in a big bowl.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Add a little water.
34. 34.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) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Making Rangoli
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
37. 37.The first steps are: “Boil water in a pan. Add tea leaves and let it boil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and sugar.
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) The railway station is always busy.

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