Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 997 · 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?
   
   ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
2. 2.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
3. 3.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) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Classroom (d) The Railway Station
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   4. I ride it to the park every evening.
   5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Peacock
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, fill a pot with soil.
   ___, make a small hole in the soil.
   Next, drop the seed into the hole.
   Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
9. 9.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
13. 13.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.
14. 14.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
15. 15.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (d) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
18. 18.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) so (c) First (d) because
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
22. 22.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) a visit to an old fort (b) my best friend (c) our postman (d) our school sports day
23. 23.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) My Grandfather (b) My Best Friend (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) He flew the kite high above the roof.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    ___
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (d) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
34. 34.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) the school library (b) a visit to an old fort (c) eating healthy food (d) ants
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) ants (b) the school library (c) the vegetable market (d) grandma's garden
36. 36.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening. (d) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.

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