Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 522 · 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.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   4. Farhan and I play football after school.
   5. He is a true friend who helps me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   4. Imran took the last wicket.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.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) a day at the beach (b) the vegetable market (c) the rainy season (d) our postman
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Peacock (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
   ___
   Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
   Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   He flew the kite high above the roof.
   Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) so (c) Although (d) First
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (d) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
11. 11.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (d) Tara's model won the first prize.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
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    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
14. 14.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
15. 15.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
16. 16.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
18. 18.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Cover them with the other slice.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) eating healthy food (b) our school sports day (c) the vegetable market (d) the peacock
23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add a little water. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest. (c) Knead it into a soft dough. (d) Put flour in a big bowl.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
25. 25.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Priya the Queen
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (d) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) The park looked clean and green again. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
35. 35.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) The Nest on the Window (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) Arjun Gets Well
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (d) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
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    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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) The Power Cut (b) The New Girl (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.

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