Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 413 · 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 MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
   ___
   Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
   Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Saving Water
3. 3.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
4. 4.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   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
8. 8.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) But (c) therefore (d) since
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    ___
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
15. 15.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) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
16. 16.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
19. 19.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
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.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Fill a pot with soil.
22. 22.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 rainy season (b) the village fair (c) the peacock (d) ants
23. 23.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.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
24. 24.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 full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
25. 25.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
26. 26.The first steps are: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin. Scrub the plate with soap.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Rinse it under the tap.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    ___
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
28. 28.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) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) Elephants
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    5. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.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) the peacock (b) a cricket match (c) the vegetable market (d) my best friend
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (d) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) First (c) so (d) since
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    ___, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) Saving Water (b) Our Postman (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Day at the Beach

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