Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 598 · 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 ENDING of the story.
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
   Priya practised her lines every evening.
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) The Peacock (b) Busy Ants (c) Our Classroom (d) Saving Water
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) My Pet Cat (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put the gift in a box.
   ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   Next, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) However (d) because
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   4. We buy strong string for our kites.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   5. People bargain loudly over prices.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) our postman (b) saving water (c) our pet cat (d) our school sports day
11. 11.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Model Volcano (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) our school sports day (b) making a rangoli (c) our pet cat (d) our trip to the zoo
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
14. 14.Which is the best title for this 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. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Power Cut (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
16. 16.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Arjun Gets Well
17. 17.The first steps are: “Fill a pot with soil. Make a small hole in the soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Cover it with soil and water it.
18. 18.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 peacock (b) the rainy season (c) the night sky (d) our pet cat
19. 19.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (d) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
23. 23.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 describes this picture? (a) A man is jogging along the path. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
25. 25.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) my grandfather (b) the rainy season (c) making a rangoli (d) the peacock
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
28. 28.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) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (d) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
31. 31.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
33. 33.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (d) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Write the letter. (c) Seal the envelope. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
36. 36.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) He put the fish back into the river. (d) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) so (c) However (d) First

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