Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 110 · 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. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
3. 3.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and sugar. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
4. 4.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. The waves splashed over our feet.
   3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   4. We place small lamps around the design.
   5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   4. Farhan and I play football after school.
   5. He is a true friend who helps me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) My Grandfather (b) My Pet Cat (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
9. 9.The first step is: “Wash the fruits well.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) The park looked clean and green again. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
12. 12.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 describes this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) Finally (c) so (d) since
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
16. 16.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) eating healthy food (b) grandma's garden (c) flying kites (d) our pet cat
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (d) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) because (c) so (d) Next
23. 23.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
24. 24.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Priya the Queen (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) The Kite Festival (d) Sports Day
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruits well. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (d) Peel the banana and the orange.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (d) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (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.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this 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. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dinosaur Book
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
33. 33.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
34. 34.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) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
35. 35.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
37. 37.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
38. 38.The first steps are: “Wash the rice in cold water. Put the rice and water in a pot.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) ants (b) the village fair (c) my grandfather (d) a day at the beach
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Peacock (d) Saving Water

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