Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 117 · 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 MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
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   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Elephants (d) The Kite Festival
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Diya painted a birthday card for him.
   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
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   Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
   Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   5. I ride it to the park every evening.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) the school library (c) my new bicycle (d) the old banyan tree
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
13. 13.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the village fair (b) a busy railway station (c) my new bicycle (d) the rainy season
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) We must not waste water.
15. 15.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) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
16. 16.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Grandfather (d) Grandma's Garden
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.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) A blue bus is arriving. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) People are standing in a queue.
19. 19.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (d) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
22. 22.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) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
25. 25.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Broken Kite (d) Arjun Gets Well
26. 26.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a pot with soil. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Cover it with soil and water it.
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) We must not waste water. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
29. 29.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A dog is running after a ball. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) because (c) However (d) so
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (d) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) First (d) since
36. 36.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
37. 37.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) because (c) First (d) so
38. 38.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) grandma's garden (b) my best friend (c) the school library (d) flying kites
39. 39.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) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because

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