Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 538 · 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.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 store food for the winter.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
4. 4.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) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
5. 5.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) The Lost Ring (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
   He flew the kite high above the roof.
   ___
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Monsoon (c) Healthy Food (d) The Old Banyan Tree
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) The railway station is always busy.
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (d) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
11. 11.The first step is: “Wash the fruits well.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
13. 13.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) the peacock (b) the school library (c) the village fair (d) the old banyan tree
14. 14.The first step is: “Stop at the edge of the road.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Look right, then left, then right again.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Sports Day (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Peacock
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
21. 21.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
22. 22.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 boy is crossing the finish line. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
24. 24.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
25. 25.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. 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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The New Girl (d) The Broken Kite
26. 26.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (d) Pour in milk and sugar.
28. 28.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) The Bean Seed (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Clean Park
29. 29.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) We must not waste water. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) elephants (b) our classroom (c) our trip to the zoo (d) my new bicycle
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) We must not waste water. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
34. 34.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) Next (d) Although
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) my grandfather (b) a visit to an old fort (c) the peacock (d) the rainy season
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because

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