Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 935 · 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.Imagine this picture:
   A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Railway Station (c) Busy Ants (d) Elephants
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
   ___
   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, write the letter.
   Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) since
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
   She read the book every night before bed.
   Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
   ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
11. 11.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) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
13. 13.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 Spelling Contest (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Model Volcano
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The New Girl (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) our pet cat (b) a cricket match (c) saving water (d) the rainy season
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) However (c) so (d) Finally
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our Classroom (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
22. 22.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
23. 23.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 fishing with a long rod. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
24. 24.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Clean Park (d) Arjun Gets Well
25. 25.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
29. 29.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Finally (c) But (d) so
30. 30.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
32. 32.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) therefore (c) since (d) First
34. 34.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 colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) my best friend (b) flying kites (c) grandma's garden (d) a visit to an old fort
36. 36.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) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
37. 37.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) the rainy season (b) our pet cat (c) the vegetable market (d) the school library
40. 40.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.

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