Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 387 · 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 steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Brush all your teeth gently.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) He put the fish back into the river. (d) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
3. 3.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Lost Ring (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Kitten in the Tree
5. 5.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (c) Rinse your mouth with water. (d) Brush all your teeth gently.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. We must not waste water.
   2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. The day began with a march past.
   3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   4. The winners got shiny medals.
   5. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
10. 10.A story begins: “Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
12. 12.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Clean Park
13. 13.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.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 day at the beach (b) our school sports day (c) our pet cat (d) grandma's garden
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
17. 17.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) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) the vegetable market (b) grandma's garden (c) the school library (d) elephants
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Boil water in a pan.
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) Busy Ants
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
23. 23.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) The Peacock (b) Elephants (c) The Night Sky (d) The Vegetable Market
24. 24.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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Lost at the Mela
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Saving the Fish
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (d) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
31. 31.The first step is: “Put the gift in a box.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Stick the ends with tape. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
32. 32.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. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (d) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
37. 37.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
38. 38.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
39. 39.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) We must not waste water.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First

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