Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 544 · 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.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Scrub the plate with soap. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. Red roses grow along the fence.
   3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Next (c) so (d) since
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
   2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
   3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
   4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. They have long trunks and big ears.
   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 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Rub soap on your hands. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
7. 7.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Broken Kite (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Priya the Queen
8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (b) Cool the egg in cold water. (c) Boil it for ten minutes. (d) Put an egg in a pan of water.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put an egg in a pan of water.
   ___, boil it for ten minutes.
   Next, cool the egg in cold water.
   Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.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) The Bean Seed (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
12. 12.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
13. 13.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) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.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 describes this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
16. 16.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (b) Serve the rice hot with dal. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
17. 17.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry your hands.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.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 old banyan tree (b) our trip to the zoo (c) a day at the beach (d) our postman
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on one slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Take two slices of bread. (d) Cover them with the other slice.
25. 25.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Serve the rice hot with dal. (d) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
27. 27.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) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
28. 28.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) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
32. 32.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 describes this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) since (c) First (d) so
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
37. 37.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) Elephants (b) The Village Fair (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Busy Ants
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) my new bicycle (b) my grandfather (c) making a rangoli (d) the school library
39. 39.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) We must not waste water. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.

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