Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 338 · 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 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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
2. 2.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
3. 3.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
   She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
   Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
   ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
   2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   3. The postman knows every house on our street.
   4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   5. The guide told us about the old kings.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Stick the ends with tape. (d) Put the gift in a box.
7. 7.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) our pet cat (b) saving water (c) grandma's garden (d) a visit to an old fort
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
   On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
   Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
   ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
12. 12.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) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.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 blue bus is arriving. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
17. 17.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
18. 18.The first steps are: “Cut two lemons in half. Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (b) Serve the lemonade in glasses.
19. 19.The first step is: “Put an egg in a pan of water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Cool the egg in cold water. (c) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    ___
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Grandma's Garden
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (d) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
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) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) Although (c) therefore (d) First
25. 25.Which is the best title for this 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. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Big Football Match
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Stop at the edge of the road.
27. 27.The first steps are: “Heat a little oil in a pan. Add a handful of corn kernels.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) a cricket match (b) my grandfather (c) my new bicycle (d) the old banyan tree
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. 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) The Big Football Match (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
32. 32.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
36. 36.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
38. 38.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
39. 39.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.

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