Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 125 · 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. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. The day began with a march past.
   3. Our house won the tug of war.
   4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Broken Kite (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (d) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. People bargain loudly over prices.
   4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   5. The day began with a march past.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
6. 6.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   3. The postman knows every house on our street.
   4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
   ___
   His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
   Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
10. 10.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
12. 12.The first steps are: “Write the letter. Fold it and put it in an envelope.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Seal the envelope.
13. 13.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Our Postman (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Day at the Beach
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Stop at the edge of the road. (d) Look right, then left, then right again.
19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.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 Lost Ring (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Kitten in the Tree
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Lost Ring
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
27. 27.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
28. 28.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) First (c) so (d) Although
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A man is jogging along the path. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
31. 31.A story begins: “Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) We must not waste water. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
36. 36.The first steps are: “Stop at the edge of the road. Look right, then left, then right again.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Walk across quickly and carefully. (b) Wait until the road is clear.
37. 37.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) A Card for Grandpa (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Spelling Contest

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