Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 572 · 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 is the best title for this 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. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Lost Ring (d) A Card for Grandpa
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
   Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
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   Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
   Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) the old banyan tree (b) the village fair (c) the night sky (d) our school sports day
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
7. 7.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
8. 8.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Kitten in the Tree
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (d) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
14. 14.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
16. 16.The first steps are: “Cut two lemons in half. Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
17. 17.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) because (c) But (d) so
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.A story begins: “Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
21. 21.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
23. 23.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) our postman (b) flying kites (c) my best friend (d) a cricket match
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) since (c) First (d) therefore
25. 25.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) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) My New Bicycle
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
30. 30.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 Nest on the Window (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Broken Kite
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) the village fair (b) our pet cat (c) my new bicycle (d) our classroom
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) so (c) But (d) because
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Model Volcano (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
37. 37.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) The railway station is always busy.
39. 39.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 Nest on the Window (b) The New Girl (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Bean Seed
40. 40.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.

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