Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 532 · 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 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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
2. 2.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
4. 4.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) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) my new bicycle (b) a busy railway station (c) the school library (d) my grandfather
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Put flour in a big bowl. (d) Add a little water.
7. 7.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) Children are planting saplings.
8. 8.The first steps are: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush. Brush all your teeth gently.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Rinse your mouth with water.
9. 9.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Arjun Gets Well
10. 10.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Clean Park (d) Neel Learns to Swim
12. 12.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
16. 16.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) our pet cat (b) a busy railway station (c) my new bicycle (d) the rainy season
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
19. 19.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Elephants (c) Busy Ants (d) The Vegetable Market
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Next (c) so (d) since
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
23. 23.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Wash the rice in cold water. (d) Serve the rice hot with dal.
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 describes this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
26. 26.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Village Fair (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Busy Ants
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands with clean water. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap on your hands. (d) Rinse and dry your hands.
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (d) She read the book every night before bed.
30. 30.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) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
33. 33.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 describes this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this 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. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Neel Learns to Swim
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) a visit to an old fort (b) the school library (c) elephants (d) flying kites
38. 38.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) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) His coach taught him to float in the pool.

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