Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 847 · 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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Village Fair
3. 3.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) Finally (c) since (d) so
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Power Cut (d) The Dripping Tap
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. Imran took the last wicket.
   3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) the vegetable market (b) our trip to the zoo (c) our postman (d) our school sports day
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
10. 10.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) First (c) Next
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
12. 12.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) But (c) Next (d) therefore
14. 14.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) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. They live together in an anthill.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) First (c) But (d) since
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
21. 21.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
22. 22.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
28. 28.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 coach is blowing a whistle. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
29. 29.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
30. 30.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 New Girl (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Nest on the Window
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) so (c) Next (d) because
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) eating healthy food (b) the school library (c) elephants (d) the village fair
34. 34.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 night sky (b) the peacock (c) the school library (d) the rainy season
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
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) The Clean Park (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Dinosaur Book
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
39. 39.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (d) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.

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