Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 329 · 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.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) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
3. 3.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
   He asked his friends to help clean the park.
   They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
   ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
   Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
   ___
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) because (c) However (d) so
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
10. 10.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
11. 11.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) the night sky (b) a cricket match (c) elephants (d) my best friend
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
16. 16.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
17. 17.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Rub soap on your hands. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Bean Seed
19. 19.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
20. 20.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    ___
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) Saving Water (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Busy Ants (d) My Best Friend
23. 23.The first step is: “Stop at the edge of the road.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Look right, then left, then right again.
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (d) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
25. 25.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) First (c) because (d) therefore
26. 26.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 describes this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
27. 27.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Monsoon (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
31. 31.The first step is: “Take two slices of bread.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Spread butter on one slice.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    ___
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
36. 36.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
38. 38.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    5. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5

Free writing skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-writing-skills