Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 154 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
2. 2.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. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (d) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
5. 5.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
6. 6.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
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Kunal bowled very fast.
   3. Our team scored fifty runs.
   4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   5. Imran took the last wicket.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) our pet cat (b) the night sky (c) making a rangoli (d) the rainy season
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) the vegetable market (b) a day at the beach (c) our postman (d) a cricket match
11. 11.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
17. 17.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
18. 18.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) Saving Water (c) Sports Day (d) The Monsoon
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) our postman (b) a cricket match (c) our school sports day (d) the night sky
21. 21.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 crossing the finish line. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
23. 23.A story begins: “Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
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 describes this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
25. 25.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 describes this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
29. 29.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) since (c) so (d) But
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our School Library
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Elephants (b) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Cricket Match
32. 32.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Rinse it under the tap.
33. 33.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Saving Water (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Village Fair (d) My Best Friend
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Saving Water (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
40. 40.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) First (d) Although

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