Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 527 · 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.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) saving water (b) the rainy season (c) eating healthy food (d) our postman
2. 2.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) our school sports day (b) saving water (c) the old banyan tree (d) our pet cat
3. 3.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Monsoon (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   He put the fish back into the river.
   ___ (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
5. 5.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) A man is jogging along the path. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Kitten in the Tree
7. 7.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) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
8. 8.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
   He asked his friends to help clean the park.
   ___
   The park looked clean and green again. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
12. 12.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) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    ___
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
14. 14.The first step is: “Write the letter.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (c) Seal the envelope.
15. 15.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) a day at the beach (b) a cricket match (c) my new bicycle (d) a busy railway station
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (d) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) our classroom (b) the peacock (c) a visit to an old fort (d) a busy railway station
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ 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) The railway station is always busy. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) We must not waste water.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (d) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The New Girl (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Arjun Gets Well
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
29. 29.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) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (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.
34. 34.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) because (c) so (d) But
35. 35.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
36. 36.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 Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and sugar. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (d) Strain the tea into cups.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.

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