Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 901 · 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 sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
   She read the book every night before bed.
   ___
   Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
2. 2.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
3. 3.The first steps are: “Put an egg in a pan of water. Boil it for ten minutes.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) The Peacock (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Classroom
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
   2. They have long trunks and big ears.
   3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
   4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
   5. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Busy Ants (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Best Friend
8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Fill a pot with soil. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Make a small hole in the soil.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
12. 12.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) our trip to the zoo (b) our pet cat (c) the school library (d) grandma's garden
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Making Rangoli (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
14. 14.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 train is pulling into the station. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
15. 15.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) ants (b) my best friend (c) the peacock (d) my grandfather
16. 16.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The New Girl (b) The Broken Kite (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dinosaur Book
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
19. 19.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
20. 20.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) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) We must not waste water. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (b) Brush all your teeth gently. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Rinse your mouth with water.
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
24. 24.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) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
26. 26.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) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Big Football Match (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Clean Park
30. 30.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) eating healthy food (b) our trip to the zoo (c) the village fair (d) the night sky
32. 32.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) A girl is flying a kite. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Heat a little oil in a pan. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Add a handful of corn kernels.
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Clean Park (d) Neel Learns to Swim
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (d) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.

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