Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 580 · 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 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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. Red roses grow along the fence.
   3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Kite Festival (c) Busy Ants (d) A Day at the Beach
5. 5.The first steps are: “Put flour in a big bowl. Add a little water.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
7. 7.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
8. 8.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Our Postman (c) The Monsoon (d) Sports Day
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The winners got shiny medals.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) the village fair (b) saving water (c) the peacock (d) the old banyan tree
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.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 Dripping Tap (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Clean Park
16. 16.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) Although (c) so (d) because
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Power Cut (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
18. 18.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) The railway station is always busy.
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (d) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
20. 20.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Big Football Match
21. 21.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (d) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Add some yellow paint beside it.
25. 25.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) a visit to an old fort (b) a cricket match (c) a busy railway station (d) the old banyan tree
26. 26.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Put flour in a big bowl. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest. (c) Knead it into a soft dough. (d) Add a little water.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The New Girl (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Our School Library (c) Elephants (d) The Kite Festival
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Busy Ants (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Old Banyan Tree
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) the night sky (b) a cricket match (c) flying kites (d) our classroom
34. 34.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) However (c) Next (d) so
35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (d) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Elephants (b) Our School Library (c) The Monsoon (d) The Cricket Match
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.

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