Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 470 · 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 ENDING of the story.
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
   Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
   At last she found the ring under the sofa.
   ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (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.
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) the night sky (b) the village fair (c) the vegetable market (d) my best friend
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   4. The librarian helps us find good books.
   5. We may borrow two books every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   She watered the pot every morning.
   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   ___ (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
9. 9.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
10. 10.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Finally (c) since (d) so
13. 13.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. 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) The Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Kite Festival
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Its stone walls were very thick.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Look right, then left, then right again. (d) Walk across quickly and carefully.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    ___
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    ___
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
24. 24.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.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 Bean Seed (b) The Power Cut (c) The New Girl (d) The Dripping Tap
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
29. 29.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. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) The Kite Festival (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Best Friend (d) The Monsoon
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) my grandfather (b) our postman (c) elephants (d) a busy railway station
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
33. 33.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. We may borrow two books every week. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) flying kites (b) our postman (c) ants (d) our trip to the zoo
37. 37.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) The Lost Ring (c) Priya the Queen (d) The New Girl
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.

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