Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 351 · 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 sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (d) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
3. 3.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 classroom (b) our pet cat (c) saving water (d) a day at the beach
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) because (c) However (d) so
6. 6.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) But (c) because (d) First
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
   ___
   Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   4. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   5. A magician does tricks for the children.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
9. 9.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
10. 10.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 girl is flying a kite. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. A green board hangs at the front.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
13. 13.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) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
14. 14.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) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
15. 15.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The Clean Park (b) Saving the Fish (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Dinosaur Book
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) The Peacock (d) The Vegetable Market
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Saving Water (b) Sports Day (c) Busy Ants (d) The Vegetable Market
18. 18.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
19. 19.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 girl is flying a kite. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
21. 21.Which is the best title for this 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. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) The Power Cut (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
22. 22.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.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 librarian is stamping a book. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) grandma's garden (b) elephants (c) the vegetable market (d) the village fair
28. 28.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
29. 29.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Mix the two with a brush.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Healthy Food (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Postman (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
31. 31.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) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
35. 35.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) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
37. 37.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) We must not waste water. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However

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