Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 128 · 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.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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) We must not waste water.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
   Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
   At last she found the ring under the sofa.
   ___ (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Priya the Queen (b) The New Girl (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Lost Ring
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (d) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
8. 8.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) The Big Football Match (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Its branches spread very wide.
   3. Birds build nests in its branches.
   4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   5. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Kite Festival
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (d) Wash the fruits well.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this 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. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Power Cut (d) The Broken Kite
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
16. 16.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (d) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (d) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
24. 24.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) There is a well beside the field.
25. 25.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
26. 26.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. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Clean Park (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Model Volcano
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    ___ (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Village Fair (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Postman
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) the night sky (b) elephants (c) the school library (d) ants
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) saving water (b) our school sports day (c) grandma's garden (d) a busy railway station
37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Next (c) However (d) since
38. 38.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Brush all your teeth gently.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My New Bicycle
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.

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