Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 214 · 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.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
2. 2.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
3. 3.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
5. 5.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
6. 6.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) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this 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. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Clean Park (b) Priya the Queen (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Power Cut
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Railway Station (c) Making Rangoli (d) Healthy Food
11. 11.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) elephants (b) saving water (c) my grandfather (d) our trip to the zoo
12. 12.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) However (d) since
13. 13.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. The day began with a march past.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Broken Kite (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (d) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
20. 20.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) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
22. 22.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 rainy season (b) our classroom (c) my new bicycle (d) our pet cat
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Healthy Food (c) Elephants (d) Our School Library
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
28. 28.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
29. 29.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
30. 30.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
36. 36.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Broken Kite (c) The New Girl (d) The Kitten in the Tree
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.

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