Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 55 · 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 library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   ___ (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
4. 4.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 describes this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
5. 5.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. 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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Model Volcano (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   3. We may borrow two books every week.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. They have long trunks and big ears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.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 globe is kept on the table. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) There is a well beside the field.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
   2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   4. The postman knows every house on our street.
   5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
11. 11.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The New Girl (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Saving the Fish
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) However (c) First (d) since
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
18. 18.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) because
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) our school sports day (b) eating healthy food (c) a visit to an old fort (d) our trip to the zoo
20. 20.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) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
22. 22.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Tie a ribbon around it.
25. 25.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) my grandfather (b) eating healthy food (c) our trip to the zoo (d) a day at the beach
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
29. 29.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) eating healthy food (b) a busy railway station (c) the vegetable market (d) my new bicycle
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) Next (c) But (d) therefore
34. 34.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Railway Station (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
38. 38.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) However (d) Next
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (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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