Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 992 · 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 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) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
2. 2.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) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. People bargain loudly over prices.
   4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) She watered the pot every morning. (d) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   Then, brush all your teeth gently.
   Next, spit out the toothpaste.
   Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
6. 6.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
   He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
   ___
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (d) He put the fish back into the river.
10. 10.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) the vegetable market (b) a busy railway station (c) a visit to an old fort (d) flying kites
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (d) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
15. 15.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Railway Station (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
16. 16.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
17. 17.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Spread butter on one slice. (c) Cover them with the other slice. (d) Take two slices of bread.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The Peacock (b) The Night Sky (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Our School Library (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Classroom
20. 20.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 describes this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Brush all your teeth gently. (d) Rinse your mouth with water.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Clean Park
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
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) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Railway Station
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Which is the best title for this 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. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Lost Ring
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
34. 34.The first step is: “Put an egg in a pan of water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Boil it for ten minutes.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
37. 37.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 describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Strain the tea into cups.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5

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