Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 150 · 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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (d) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
2. 2.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Railway Station (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) The Kite Festival
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (d) He flew the kite high above the roof.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   3. Its branches spread very wide.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) the peacock (b) the school library (c) our school sports day (d) the old banyan tree
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, heat a little oil in a pan.
   Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
   Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (d) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
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   Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
   Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
10. 10.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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
11. 11.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Our School Library (b) Healthy Food (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Railway Station
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) However (c) therefore (d) Next
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
16. 16.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) the school library (b) grandma's garden (c) the village fair (d) my new bicycle
17. 17.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 New Girl (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Power Cut
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    ___
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
22. 22.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) my best friend (b) the school library (c) saving water (d) our classroom
24. 24.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 night sky (c) my new bicycle (d) my grandfather
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) She watered the pot every morning.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.The first step is: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix the two with a brush. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Add some yellow paint beside it.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
30. 30.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
31. 31.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
32. 32.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 describes this picture? (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    ___
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (d) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
37. 37.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 peacock (b) a day at the beach (c) the night sky (d) our school sports day
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Night Sky (c) The Kite Festival (d) Making Rangoli
39. 39.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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. We built a big sandcastle.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
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    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.

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