Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 295 · 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, put flour in a big bowl.
   ___, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (d) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
3. 3.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 describes this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) We must not waste water. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) Tara's model won the first prize.
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) the village fair (b) the old banyan tree (c) grandma's garden (d) a busy railway station
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (d) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
10. 10.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) She read the book every night before bed. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
11. 11.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) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) my best friend (b) a day at the beach (c) our school sports day (d) elephants
13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) But
14. 14.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
15. 15.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) flying kites (b) ants (c) our pet cat (d) my best friend
16. 16.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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) The Night Sky (d) Elephants
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
22. 22.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) People are standing in a queue.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.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) flying kites (b) my new bicycle (c) the night sky (d) our postman
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our Classroom (b) Saving Water (c) The Night Sky (d) Our School Library
26. 26.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
27. 27.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
28. 28.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
33. 33.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) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) Saving Water (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
36. 36.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    ___, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
38. 38.Which is the best title for this 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. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The New Girl (c) The Big Football Match (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Power Cut

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