Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 259 · 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 story?
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Bean Seed
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   She read the book every night before bed.
   Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
   Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Postman
5. 5.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
6. 6.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.”
   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. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
7. 7.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
8. 8.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) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
11. 11.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Peel the banana and the orange.
12. 12.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this 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. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Power Cut
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (d) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
16. 16.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
19. 19.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) the rainy season (b) the night sky (c) elephants (d) our school sports day
21. 21.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. 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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Broken Kite (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (d) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Kunal bowled very fast.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
31. 31.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
33. 33.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
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) eating healthy food (b) elephants (c) making a rangoli (d) my best friend
35. 35.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) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
37. 37.The first steps are: “Heat a little oil in a pan. Add a handful of corn kernels.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.
38. 38.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) because (c) However (d) therefore
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (d) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.

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