Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 863 · 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.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) The Village Fair (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
2. 2.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) a day at the beach (b) making a rangoli (c) the school library (d) the village fair
3. 3.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
4. 4.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Power Cut (d) The Big Football Match
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Next (c) However (d) since
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (d) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (d) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
9. 9.The first steps are: “Cut two lemons in half. Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (b) Serve the lemonade in glasses.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. I ride it to the park every evening.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Saving Water (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Monsoon
12. 12.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) However (c) so (d) First
13. 13.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (d) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
16. 16.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
17. 17.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
20. 20.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
21. 21.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
22. 22.Which is the best title for this 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. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Train to Shimla
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) because (c) But (d) First
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Power Cut (d) The Dripping Tap
29. 29.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
30. 30.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) our classroom (b) our postman (c) our trip to the zoo (d) the vegetable market
31. 31.The first step is: “Wash the fruits well.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Grandfather (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Postman
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Finally (c) Although (d) therefore
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Village Fair (b) My Best Friend (c) Making Rangoli (d) Healthy Food
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants
39. 39.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First

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