Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 60 · 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.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara's model won the first prize.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   4. Our house won the tug of war.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.The first steps are: “Put the gift in a box. Wrap the box in coloured paper.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon around it.
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Village Fair (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
6. 6.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) The Cricket Match (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Helpful Neighbour
8. 8.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   ___, drop the seed into the hole.
   Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
12. 12.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
13. 13.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
14. 14.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 describes this picture? (a) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) therefore (c) But (d) Finally
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
18. 18.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) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
20. 20.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) However
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
23. 23.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) First (c) so (d) Although
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Elephants (b) Busy Ants (c) The Night Sky (d) Healthy Food
25. 25.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 village fair (b) my new bicycle (c) a cricket match (d) a visit to an old fort
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
27. 27.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Model Volcano
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
31. 31.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) grandma's garden (b) our school sports day (c) our trip to the zoo (d) the vegetable market
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) The Railway Station (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Peacock
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
35. 35.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) my best friend (b) a cricket match (c) making a rangoli (d) the school library
37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Finally (c) Although (d) so
38. 38.The first step is: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Watch the paint turn green.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.

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