Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 392 · 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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   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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Village Fair (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Best Friend
3. 3.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
5. 5.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 porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
6. 6.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
7. 7.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) a busy railway station (b) the school library (c) the rainy season (d) a visit to an old fort
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   4. A green board hangs at the front.
   5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) our school sports day (b) our pet cat (c) the old banyan tree (d) the vegetable market
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
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    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
13. 13.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
14. 14.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) a visit to an old fort (b) elephants (c) eating healthy food (d) our school sports day
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
16. 16.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 classroom (b) our postman (c) flying kites (d) a visit to an old fort
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (b) Stick the ends with tape. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Tie a ribbon around it.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
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    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) because (d) However
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. The winners got shiny medals.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) My Grandfather (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) Our Classroom
25. 25.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 Power Cut (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Priya the Queen
26. 26.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) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
27. 27.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 peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) Sports Day (d) The Cricket Match
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
30. 30.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The New Girl
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. A magician does tricks for the children.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Spelling Contest
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) Healthy Food (d) The Peacock
37. 37.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rain is falling on the road. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.

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