Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 265 · 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 MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
   Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
   ___
   Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Write the letter. (c) Seal the envelope. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
3. 3.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
   ___, scrub the plate with soap.
   Next, rinse it under the tap.
   Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
6. 6.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put the gift in a box.
   Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   Next, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, heat a little oil in a pan.
   Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
   ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   4. Our house won the tug of war.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (d) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
12. 12.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
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Bean Seed
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Sports Day (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our School Library (d) The Old Banyan Tree
17. 17.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
20. 20.A story begins: “Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. A green board hangs at the front.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
23. 23.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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
25. 25.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) our school sports day (b) the peacock (c) the old banyan tree (d) the rainy season
26. 26.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) But
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
28. 28.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
30. 30.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
31. 31.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Although (c) therefore (d) Next
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
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) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
35. 35.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Sports Day (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Grandfather
37. 37.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) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next

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