Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 276 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
   Next, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
2. 2.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. The guide told us about the old kings.
   3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   5. People bargain loudly over prices.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
4. 4.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) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
9. 9.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) First (c) But (d) since
11. 11.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara's model won the first prize.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    ___ (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
14. 14.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) making a rangoli (b) a day at the beach (c) a busy railway station (d) our postman
15. 15.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) making a rangoli (b) our school sports day (c) the vegetable market (d) a cricket match
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (d) She read the book every night before bed.
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups. (d) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) my grandfather (b) our pet cat (c) making a rangoli (d) flying kites
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Serve the rice hot with dal.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
27. 27.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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Saving Water (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Priya the Queen
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (d) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (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.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) the school library (c) my new bicycle (d) eating healthy food
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Kite Festival (b) My Grandfather (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Classroom
38. 38.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) But (c) First (d) since
39. 39.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
40. 40.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (d) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.

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