Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 223 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Although (c) Finally (d) because
2. 2.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
3. 3.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. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Healthy Food (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our School Library
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (d) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the night sky (b) my new bicycle (c) the rainy season (d) ants
7. 7.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Add some yellow paint beside it. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Mix the two with a brush.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (d) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   Next, drop the seed into the hole.
   ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
12. 12.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Monsoon (c) My Best Friend (d) The Village Fair
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
16. 16.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (d) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Brush all your teeth gently. (b) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Rinse your mouth with water.
24. 24.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) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
25. 25.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) a busy railway station (b) flying kites (c) our postman (d) the old banyan tree
27. 27.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) the vegetable market (b) our postman (c) elephants (d) our school sports day
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
31. 31.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) First
32. 32.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Broken Kite (d) Saving the Fish
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
34. 34.The first step is: “Put the gift in a box.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (b) Stick the ends with tape. (c) Tie a ribbon around it.
35. 35.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 school sports day was full of fun. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
37. 37.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
38. 38.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) so (c) Finally (d) since
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because

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