Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 384 · 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.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   She watered the pot every morning.
   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
2. 2.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
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
5. 5.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) The Monsoon (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) Although (d) since
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
   2. They have long trunks and big ears.
   3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
   4. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) since (c) therefore (d) Next
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
   He asked his friends to help clean the park.
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   The park looked clean and green again. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
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    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The New Girl (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Dripping Tap
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
18. 18.Which is the best title for this 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. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Lost Ring
19. 19.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) so (c) However (d) since
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
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    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
21. 21.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
22. 22.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. I ride it to the park every evening.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.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) The railway station is always busy. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Old Banyan Tree
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
30. 30.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) since (d) However
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) Finally (c) However (d) so
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
33. 33.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 porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
34. 34.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) the peacock (b) my new bicycle (c) flying kites (d) the village fair
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
36. 36.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 frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
37. 37.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) Finally (c) First
38. 38.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
39. 39.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
40. 40.The first steps are: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. Add some yellow paint beside it.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Mix the two with a brush.

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