Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 135 · 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. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
   2. They have long trunks and big ears.
   3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
   4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   Then, brush all your teeth gently.
   ___, spit out the toothpaste.
   Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
3. 3.Which is the best title for this 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. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Nest on the Window
4. 4.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   4. A magician does tricks for the children.
   5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   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 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
7. 7.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. 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) our postman (b) the night sky (c) flying kites (d) our classroom
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The Railway Station (b) Busy Ants (c) Our School Library (d) Our Classroom
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) the village fair (b) the school library (c) the peacock (d) grandma's garden
11. 11.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Clean Park (d) The Bean Seed
12. 12.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
13. 13.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
14. 14.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
15. 15.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) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
16. 16.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) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
17. 17.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
19. 19.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 woman is buying bananas. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
22. 22.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) our school sports day (b) making a rangoli (c) our postman (d) a busy railway station
23. 23.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) The Bean Seed (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Lost Ring
24. 24.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (d) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Railway Station (b) Healthy Food (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Classroom
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
33. 33.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 describes this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) But (d) because
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
36. 36.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) However (d) since
38. 38.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
40. 40.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.

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