Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 420 · 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.A story begins: “Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
4. 4.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (b) Cut two lemons in half. (c) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (d) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the vegetable market (b) ants (c) eating healthy food (d) the rainy season
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) First (c) since (d) Although
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
   She read the book every night before bed.
   Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
   ___ (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
8. 8.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Helpful Neighbour
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) saving water (b) a cricket match (c) the old banyan tree (d) a day at the beach
11. 11.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 describes this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
16. 16.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) since (c) Finally (d) therefore
17. 17.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
19. 19.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Clean Park
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (d) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
25. 25.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) Fill a pot with soil. (d) Drop the seed into the hole.
26. 26.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) grandma's garden (b) our classroom (c) a day at the beach (d) flying kites
29. 29.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
31. 31.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
32. 32.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 crossing the finish line. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Railway Station (c) Sports Day (d) My Best Friend
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    ___ (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
38. 38.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
39. 39.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 Grandfather (b) The Night Sky (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
40. 40.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 describes this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.

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