Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 912 · 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. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Ants store food for the winter.
   3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   4. People bargain loudly over prices.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. The day began with a march past.
   3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. Our house won the tug of war.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
4. 4.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
5. 5.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
6. 6.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
7. 7.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) making a rangoli (b) a day at the beach (c) our pet cat (d) the vegetable market
13. 13.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) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
14. 14.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 describes this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
15. 15.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 describes this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
16. 16.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) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) grandma's garden (b) our pet cat (c) a cricket match (d) my grandfather
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
19. 19.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
20. 20.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) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange. (d) Wash the fruits well.
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) because (c) First (d) therefore
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Elephants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Monsoon
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My Grandfather (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add a little water. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest. (c) Put flour in a big bowl. (d) Knead it into a soft dough.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (d) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
31. 31.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
37. 37.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) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
39. 39.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) saving water (b) our trip to the zoo (c) a day at the beach (d) elephants
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) She read the book every night before bed. (d) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.

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