Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 219 · 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 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. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Grandfather
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Scrub the plate with soap. (d) Leave it on the rack to dry.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   ___
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) a busy railway station (b) making a rangoli (c) our school sports day (d) the peacock
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
   On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
   ___
   Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Grandfather (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Pet Cat
10. 10.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) the night sky (b) grandma's garden (c) the peacock (d) a visit to an old fort
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. He is a true friend who helps me.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. A magician does tricks for the children.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    ___
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
16. 16.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
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 describes this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
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    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) our school sports day (b) my best friend (c) a cricket match (d) a busy railway station
24. 24.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. 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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Arjun Gets Well
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) Although (c) Finally (d) so
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
28. 28.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. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
30. 30.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
32. 32.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.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) The Model Volcano (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Priya the Queen
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Peacock (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
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    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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (d) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (d) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (d) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.

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