Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 463 · 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.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   ___
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
   Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
   ___
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano.
   She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
   At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
   ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) my best friend (b) grandma's garden (c) our pet cat (d) the village fair
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Monsoon (d) Our School Library
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match. 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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Lost Ring
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
11. 11.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
12. 12.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Which is the best title for this 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. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Saving the Fish (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Big Football Match (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
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. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
19. 19.The first steps are: “Write the letter. Fold it and put it in an envelope.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Seal the envelope.
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (d) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
22. 22.The first step is: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Mix the two with a brush.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Children are planting saplings.
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (d) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, 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) First (c) Then
30. 30.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
35. 35.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
36. 36.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) flying kites (b) the rainy season (c) ants (d) the village fair
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
40. 40.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.

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