Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 59 · 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 railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) There is a well beside the field. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
3. 3.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) Busy Ants (d) My New Bicycle
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
   A police officer helped Karan look for him.
   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Helpful Neighbour
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. They live together in an anthill.
   3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. Ants store food for the winter.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
8. 8.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (d) Wash the fruits well.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. 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) The Train to Shimla (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Clean Park (d) Neel Learns to Swim
12. 12.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Bean Seed
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    ___
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. 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) The Broken Kite (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Clean Park
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    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
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.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) grandma's garden (b) the peacock (c) a busy railway station (d) my new bicycle
18. 18.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) ants (b) a visit to an old fort (c) a busy railway station (d) grandma's garden
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
23. 23.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.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) our postman (b) the night sky (c) my new bicycle (d) ants
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) First (c) However (d) therefore
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
32. 32.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 describes this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Railway Station (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Postman (d) Saving Water
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Power Cut (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The New Girl (d) Saving the Fish
38. 38.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Bean Seed (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Train to Shimla
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this 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. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Lost Ring

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