Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 274 · 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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   Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Classroom (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Old Banyan Tree
3. 3.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
4. 4.Imagine this picture:
   A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
5. 5.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) therefore (c) But (d) because
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
12. 12.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
13. 13.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
14. 14.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
15. 15.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. Its branches spread very wide.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.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
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) a visit to an old fort (b) the rainy season (c) our pet cat (d) the peacock
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) because (c) Although (d) so
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (d) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (d) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
27. 27.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) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
31. 31.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Brush all your teeth gently.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    ___
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (d) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4

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