Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 857 · 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 beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Clean Park (d) Neel Learns to Swim
4. 4.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
5. 5.The first step is: “Fill a pot with soil.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Cover it with soil and water it. (c) Drop the seed into the hole.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) The railway station is always busy.
7. 7.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) a visit to an old fort (b) our pet cat (c) our postman (d) the peacock
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   Next, drop the seed into the hole.
   Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
9. 9.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) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
14. 14.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 describes this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Monsoon (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Peacock
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
19. 19.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (d) Wash the fruits well.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Add some yellow paint beside it. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Mix the two with a brush.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) The railway station is always busy.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
31. 31.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
32. 32.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) because (c) Although (d) Next
33. 33.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) elephants (b) our classroom (c) the vegetable market (d) eating healthy food
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
35. 35.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) a cricket match (b) our trip to the zoo (c) my grandfather (d) a busy railway station
39. 39.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) The Night Sky (b) Our Postman (c) My Grandfather (d) Saving Water
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Making Rangoli (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Elephants (d) The Village Fair

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