Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 459 · 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 FIRST? (a) Mix the two with a brush. (b) Add some yellow paint beside it. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Watch the paint turn green.
2. 2.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap on your hands. (c) Rinse and dry your hands.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   Then, look right, then left, then right again.
   ___, wait until the road is clear.
   Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   ___
   The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   4. A green board hangs at the front.
   5. I ride it to the park every evening.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put flour in a big bowl. (b) Add a little water. (c) Knead it into a soft dough. (d) Cover the dough and let it rest.
8. 8.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
10. 10.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) my best friend (b) the school library (c) our pet cat (d) the peacock
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (d) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
16. 16.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (b) Cut two lemons in half. (c) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (d) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.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) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Its stone walls were very thick.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Wash the fruits well. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (d) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) the peacock (b) the school library (c) a cricket match (d) making a rangoli
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (d) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Power Cut (d) The New Girl
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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 wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Sports Day (b) Elephants (c) My Grandfather (d) The Village Fair
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Sports Day (b) Busy Ants (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (d) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Boil water in a pan. (d) Strain the tea into cups.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Saving Water (b) Busy Ants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Monsoon

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