Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 204 · 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 FIRST? (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (d) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. We built a big sandcastle.
   3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
4. 4.The first steps are: “Boil water in a pan. Add tea leaves and let it boil.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and sugar.
5. 5.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) so (c) Finally (d) because
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Peacock (c) The Kite Festival (d) Making Rangoli
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
   Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
   ___
   Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
8. 8.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap on your hands.
9. 9.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
10. 10.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 farmer is ploughing the field. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Monsoon (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our School Library
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.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 describes this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
15. 15.The first steps are: “Fill a pot with soil. Make a small hole in the soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Cover it with soil and water it.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    ___
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) elephants (b) our school sports day (c) making a rangoli (d) a busy railway station
18. 18.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Our School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Cricket Match (d) Making Rangoli
21. 21.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) We must not waste water. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
27. 27.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) But (d) because
28. 28.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
29. 29.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) a cricket match (b) ants (c) flying kites (d) eating healthy food
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Lost Ring (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Power Cut (d) The Big Football Match
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    ___
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
38. 38.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
39. 39.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Train to Shimla
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2

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