Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 53 · 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.
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
   Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
   ___
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (d) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
7. 7.The first step is: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Add some yellow paint beside it. (c) Mix the two with a brush.
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
9. 9.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) But (c) because (d) therefore
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. Kunal bowled very fast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
17. 17.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) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) We must not waste water. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
19. 19.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The New Girl (d) Arjun Gets Well
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) We must not waste water.
21. 21.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
23. 23.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) Finally (c) Then
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest. (c) Add a little water. (d) Put flour in a big bowl.
27. 27.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
29. 29.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
31. 31.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) eating healthy food (b) making a rangoli (c) our pet cat (d) our trip to the zoo
32. 32.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 describes this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
33. 33.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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My New Bicycle (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) The Monsoon (d) The Vegetable Market
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
38. 38.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) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    ___
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.

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