Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 460 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
2. 2.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 describes this picture? (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
4. 4.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 describes this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) our pet cat (b) the peacock (c) the night sky (d) the rainy season
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
   ___
   He put the fish back into the river.
   The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) ants (b) our pet cat (c) elephants (d) eating healthy food
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (d) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
14. 14.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Clean Park (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
15. 15.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Power Cut (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Big Football Match
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Healthy Food (d) My New Bicycle
17. 17.The first steps are: “Put flour in a big bowl. Add a little water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Knead it into a soft dough.
18. 18.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) Healthy Food (d) Sports Day
20. 20.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 village fair (b) our pet cat (c) a cricket match (d) the vegetable market
21. 21.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. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.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 Grandfather (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Elephants
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (d) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
24. 24.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) a visit to an old fort (b) our trip to the zoo (c) ants (d) flying kites
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
27. 27.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Elephants (b) Our School Library (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Monsoon
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
31. 31.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 describes this picture? (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
33. 33.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 describes this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.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.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
36. 36.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
37. 37.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2

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