Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 279 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. Red roses grow along the fence.
   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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
2. 2.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, wash the fruits well.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
4. 4.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
5. 5.A story begins: “Karan went to the mela with his uncle.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
6. 6.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) therefore (c) since (d) But
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   4. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Add some yellow paint beside it. (d) Watch the paint turn green.
9. 9.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) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    ___
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
11. 11.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
12. 12.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 describes this picture? (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) But (c) because (d) First
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
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) Finally (c) First
17. 17.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 woman is buying bananas. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
19. 19.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
21. 21.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Power Cut
22. 22.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) the school library (b) our school sports day (c) my grandfather (d) my new bicycle
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) Saving Water (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Railway Station
30. 30.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) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
31. 31.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 blue bus is arriving. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Fill a pot with soil.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.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.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (d) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
39. 39.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) so (c) Finally (d) However
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) She read the book every night before bed. (d) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.

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