Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 373 · 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 LAST? (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (d) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Leave it on the rack to dry.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
   Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   3. Its branches spread very wide.
   4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   5. We place small lamps around the design.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. A green board hangs at the front.
   3. Red roses grow along the fence.
   4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, write the letter.
   ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
9. 9.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) making a rangoli (b) a visit to an old fort (c) a day at the beach (d) my best friend
10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Arjun Gets Well
12. 12.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
13. 13.The first steps are: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush. Brush all your teeth gently.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    ___, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (d) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) The Village Fair
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
20. 20.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) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
22. 22.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof. (d) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Ants store food for the winter.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Peacock (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Making Rangoli
27. 27.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) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
29. 29.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    ___
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Power Cut (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Big Football Match
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
34. 34.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) Elephants (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Village Fair (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) elephants (b) a visit to an old fort (c) grandma's garden (d) the village fair
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) the night sky (b) ants (c) our pet cat (d) making a rangoli
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. We built a big sandcastle.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
39. 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) However (c) therefore (d) since

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