Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 584 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Its branches spread very wide.
   3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   4. Birds build nests in its branches.
   5. Kunal bowled very fast.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
3. 3.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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (d) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
7. 7.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Brush all your teeth gently. (c) Rinse your mouth with water. (d) Put a little toothpaste on your brush.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Clean Park (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Lost Ring
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
10. 10.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) eating healthy food (c) the school library (d) saving water
11. 11.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Mix the two with a brush.
12. 12.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
14. 14.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Rub soap on your hands.
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
19. 19.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) The New Girl (c) The Power Cut (d) The Train to Shimla
22. 22.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
26. 26.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
27. 27.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) But (c) Finally (d) because
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
29. 29.The first step is: “Put flour in a big bowl.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Add a little water. (c) Cover the dough and let it rest.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our Postman (b) The Village Fair (c) The Railway Station (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. 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) The Bean Seed (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Model Volcano (d) Neel Learns to Swim
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put an egg in a pan of water. (b) Cool the egg in cold water. (c) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (d) Boil it for ten minutes.
35. 35.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) the night sky (b) our school sports day (c) our postman (d) the rainy season
36. 36.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.
    ___
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) Although (d) since
39. 39.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The New Girl (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.

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