Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 861 · 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 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) There is a well beside the field. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. We must not waste water.
   2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.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. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put the gift in a box.
   Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   ___, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.The first steps are: “Wash the rice in cold water. Put the rice and water in a pot.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (b) Serve the rice hot with dal.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
7. 7.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush all your teeth gently. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Put a little toothpaste on your brush.
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) the rainy season (b) the old banyan tree (c) a cricket match (d) a busy railway station
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
11. 11.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
12. 12.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Saving the Fish (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Card for Grandpa
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) so (c) Next (d) Although
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    ___
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening. (d) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) We must not waste water.
20. 20.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
21. 21.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
22. 22.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
23. 23.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
24. 24.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Our School Library (b) The Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Cricket Match
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. We collected shells near the shore.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Grandfather (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
31. 31.Which is the best title for this 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. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Power Cut
32. 32.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
33. 33.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 Train to Shimla (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Helpful Neighbour
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) our postman (b) a cricket match (c) a day at the beach (d) the peacock
36. 36.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) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
37. 37.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (d) Tara decided to build a model volcano.

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