Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 913 · 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 story?
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Bean Seed (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
   2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
   3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
   4. The waves splashed over our feet.
   5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.The first steps are: “Stop at the edge of the road. Look right, then left, then right again.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Walk across quickly and carefully. (b) Wait until the road is clear.
4. 4.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
   Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) We must not waste water.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   5. We may borrow two books every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Model Volcano (c) The New Girl (d) The Spelling Contest
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) Although (c) so (d) First
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (d) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) We must not waste water. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
16. 16.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Wait until the road is clear.
17. 17.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Power Cut (d) The Dripping Tap
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
19. 19.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Heat a little oil in a pan. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels. (d) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.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 frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
25. 25.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
26. 26.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Making Rangoli (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our School Library
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (d) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
31. 31.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (d) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) Although (c) therefore (d) since
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
35. 35.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) saving water (b) a day at the beach (c) grandma's garden (d) a cricket match
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) However (c) because (d) Finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
39. 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan. (d) Pour in milk and sugar.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2

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