Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 429 · 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.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
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   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
2. 2.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) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (d) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
4. 4.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Village Fair (c) Saving Water (d) The Peacock
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
   On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
7. 7.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Broken Kite (d) Neel Learns to Swim
8. 8.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
9. 9.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (d) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) Finally (c) But (d) so
12. 12.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
13. 13.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) our school sports day (b) our classroom (c) a busy railway station (d) eating healthy food
14. 14.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 describes this picture? (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
15. 15.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    5. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Elephants (b) Healthy Food (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan. (d) Pour in milk and sugar.
22. 22.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) The Nest on the Window (b) The New Girl (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Power Cut
23. 23.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He put the fish back into the river.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) My Best Friend (b) Sports Day (c) Our School Library (d) Elephants
25. 25.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Healthy Food (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Night Sky
27. 27.The first step is: “Stop at the edge of the road.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Card for Grandpa
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Power Cut (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) A Card for Grandpa
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
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    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Cool the egg in cold water. (c) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
33. 33.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) my new bicycle (b) our trip to the zoo (c) the old banyan tree (d) the rainy season
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
35. 35.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) since (c) therefore (d) First
36. 36.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) The Cricket Match (b) Our School Library (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Village Fair
37. 37.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 Bean Seed (b) Priya the Queen (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Broken Kite
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Village Fair (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Classroom
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (d) Priya practised her lines every evening.
40. 40.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.

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