Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 227 · 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 sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Priya practised her lines every evening.
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
   Then, scrub the plate with soap.
   ___, rinse it under the tap.
   Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
3. 3.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Finally (d) But
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.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) My Grandfather (b) The Village Fair (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Making Rangoli
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. We built a big sandcastle.
   3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   3. We buy strong string for our kites.
   4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   5. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Kunal bowled very fast.
   3. Our team scored fifty runs.
   4. Imran took the last wicket.
   5. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Power Cut (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Dinosaur Book
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
15. 15.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) the rainy season (b) our school sports day (c) a cricket match (d) eating healthy food
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
17. 17.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Cover it with soil and water it. (c) Make a small hole in the soil. (d) Fill a pot with soil.
18. 18.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The New Girl
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Although (d) Next
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) We must not waste water. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (c) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (d) Cut two lemons in half.
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
23. 23.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) a busy railway station (b) our pet cat (c) our school sports day (d) a day at the beach
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) saving water (b) the old banyan tree (c) a visit to an old fort (d) flying kites
25. 25.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) our classroom (b) elephants (c) the school library (d) my new bicycle
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Add a little water. (c) Put flour in a big bowl. (d) Knead it into a soft dough.
27. 27.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Fill a pot with soil. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Cover it with soil and water it.
29. 29.A story begins: “Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (d) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Railway Station (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Elephants
34. 34.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) a busy railway station (b) my best friend (c) elephants (d) my grandfather
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) First (c) since (d) Although
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (d) He told his father about the leaking tap.
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4

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