Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 331 · 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.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruits well. (c) Peel the banana and the orange. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Diya painted a birthday card for him.
   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) First (d) But
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. The waves splashed over our feet.
   3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   4. We collected shells near the shore.
   5. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Next (c) Although (d) therefore
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) First (c) However (d) therefore
10. 10.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers.
11. 11.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) our school sports day (b) eating healthy food (c) flying kites (d) our pet cat
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) Elephants (d) Saving Water
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Healthy Food
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
16. 16.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. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Neel Learns to Swim
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
20. 20.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 rainy season (b) the night sky (c) a busy railway station (d) our postman
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
23. 23.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 describes this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
24. 24.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 describes this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (d) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
26. 26.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) We must not waste water.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. The day began with a march past.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) the rainy season (b) a visit to an old fort (c) a busy railway station (d) our classroom
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) grandma's garden (b) eating healthy food (c) the rainy season (d) the school library
36. 36.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Heat a little oil in a pan. (d) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.
37. 37.The first step is: “Put an egg in a pan of water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Cool the egg in cold water.
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
39. 39.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2

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