Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 142 · 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 BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
   He brought the scared kitten down safely.
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Although (c) since (d) Next
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
   2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
   4. The postman knows every house on our street.
   5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) But
5. 5.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
6. 6.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Clean Park (d) The Spelling Contest
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Kite Festival
9. 9.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Village Fair (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
12. 12.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) a visit to an old fort (b) the vegetable market (c) the night sky (d) the rainy season
13. 13.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) We must not waste water. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
15. 15.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 describes this picture? (a) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
16. 16.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 old banyan tree (b) a busy railway station (c) ants (d) the night sky
17. 17.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) saving water (b) my new bicycle (c) the rainy season (d) our school sports day
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Healthy Food (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
19. 19.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) We must not waste water. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) therefore (c) since (d) Finally
22. 22.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 Dripping Tap (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Bean Seed
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. He is a true friend who helps me.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (d) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
28. 28.The first steps are: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. Add some yellow paint beside it.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Mix the two with a brush.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this 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. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The New Girl
30. 30.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (d) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
32. 32.The first steps are: “Put flour in a big bowl. Add a little water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest.
33. 33.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
34. 34.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Cover it with soil and water it. (c) Fill a pot with soil. (d) Make a small hole in the soil.
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) the old banyan tree (b) ants (c) flying kites (d) the school library
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) our pet cat (b) a visit to an old fort (c) the rainy season (d) our school sports day
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (d) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.

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