Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 106 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   3. Its branches spread very wide.
   4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) My Grandfather (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Postman
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
   ___
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
6. 6.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
   ___
   A police officer helped Karan look for him.
   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Priya practised her lines every evening.
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wet your hands with clean water.
   Then, rub soap on your hands.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) However (c) so (d) because
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (d) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
14. 14.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) the peacock (d) ants
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
16. 16.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 describes this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
17. 17.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) the old banyan tree (b) grandma's garden (c) our pet cat (d) the school library
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) However (c) First (d) since
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Pet Cat
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
23. 23.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Bean Seed (d) Arjun Gets Well
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
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 describes this picture? (a) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (d) Wash the fruits well.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
31. 31.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
32. 32.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Bean Seed
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (c) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (d) Cut two lemons in half.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (d) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. A green board hangs at the front.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
37. 37.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) She watered the pot every morning.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
39. 39.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) my grandfather (b) the vegetable market (c) eating healthy food (d) our postman
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.

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