Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 101 · 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 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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (d) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
3. 3.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 describes this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Put the rice and water in a pot.
7. 7.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
8. 8.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.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) flying kites (b) our school sports day (c) a busy railway station (d) our pet cat
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
15. 15.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
16. 16.The first steps are: “Stop at the edge of the road. Look right, then left, then right again.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully.
17. 17.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) because (d) Next
19. 19.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Saving Water (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    5. Kunal bowled very fast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
24. 24.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 describes this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
26. 26.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) Children are planting saplings.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Village Fair (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
29. 29.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (d) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Priya the Queen (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Spelling Contest
32. 32.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 New Girl (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
33. 33.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
34. 34.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) the night sky (b) our school sports day (c) the school library (d) the vegetable market
35. 35.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Arjun Gets Well
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.

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