Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 315 · 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. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   3. The librarian helps us find good books.
   4. We may borrow two books every week.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
   He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
   ___
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
3. 3.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 gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (d) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
5. 5.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
6. 6.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) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
8. 8.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. Its stone walls were very thick.
   3. We climbed up to the tower.
   4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   5. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    ___, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
12. 12.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
13. 13.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My Grandfather (c) Busy Ants (d) A Day at the Beach
15. 15.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 describes this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Peacock (b) My Pet Cat (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
17. 17.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
19. 19.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
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
23. 23.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) because (c) First (d) But
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.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) Saving Water (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
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. Our house won the tug of war. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
28. 28.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) A Card for Grandpa (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Priya the Queen (d) Arjun Gets Well
31. 31.A story begins: “Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Look right, then left, then right again. (d) Walk across quickly and carefully.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
34. 34.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Add a little water. (c) Put flour in a big bowl. (d) Cover the dough and let it rest.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    ___
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
37. 37.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
39. 39.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) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
40. 40.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.

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