Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 332 · 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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
3. 3.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Put an egg in a pan of water. (c) Boil it for ten minutes. (d) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
4. 4.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. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
   He told his father about the leaking tap.
   His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
   ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
7. 7.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
8. 8.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) a visit to an old fort (b) our classroom (c) our pet cat (d) the night sky
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) But (c) so (d) because
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.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) First (c) Finally
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Next (c) since (d) so
14. 14.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
15. 15.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. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
17. 17.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (d) Pour in milk and sugar.
18. 18.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
19. 19.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
21. 21.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    ___ (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (c) Write the letter. (d) Seal the envelope.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (d) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) saving water (b) a visit to an old fort (c) a day at the beach (d) ants
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
29. 29.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
30. 30.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) our pet cat (b) a day at the beach (c) the rainy season (d) our trip to the zoo
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) the rainy season (b) our classroom (c) saving water (d) the peacock
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
36. 36.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) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) There is a well beside the field.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    ___
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Elephants (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Healthy Food
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (d) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.

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