Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 564 · 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.
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match.
   ___
   On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
3. 3.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) the vegetable market (b) our classroom (c) a busy railway station (d) elephants
4. 4.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again.
5. 5.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) Finally (c) so (d) because
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
   The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Add some yellow paint beside it. (d) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
9. 9.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
10. 10.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Model Volcano
11. 11.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) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
12. 12.The first steps are: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin. Scrub the plate with soap.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Rinse it under the tap.
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Dripping Tap
15. 15.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.
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    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) a busy railway station (b) making a rangoli (c) grandma's garden (d) our classroom
18. 18.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) a day at the beach (b) my best friend (c) ants (d) a cricket match
20. 20.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 4
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.The first steps are: “Put the gift in a box. Wrap the box in coloured paper.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Stick the ends with tape.
25. 25.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) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
27. 27.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Clean Park
28. 28.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.
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    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    ___, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
31. 31.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
32. 32.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) Finally (c) First
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. The guide told us about the old kings.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Fill a pot with soil. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Make a small hole in the soil.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However

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