Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 880 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. The waves splashed over our feet.
   3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   4. We built a big sandcastle.
   5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Peacock (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
3. 3.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
4. 4.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   3. People bargain loudly over prices.
   4. He is a true friend who helps me.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
8. 8.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Cut two lemons in half. (c) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (d) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
10. 10.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
12. 12.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 describes this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
13. 13.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
14. 14.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
16. 16.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) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Card for Grandpa
18. 18.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) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Priya the Queen
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
21. 21.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (d) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) the village fair (b) our school sports day (c) our trip to the zoo (d) elephants
27. 27.Which is the best title for this 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. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The Model Volcano (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Helpful Neighbour
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.Which is the best title for this 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. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Power Cut (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Lost Ring
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) Although (c) because (d) so
35. 35.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    ___
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) a busy railway station (b) elephants (c) the school library (d) our school sports day
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2

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