Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 611 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
   3. The waves splashed over our feet.
   4. Farhan and I play football after school.
   5. He is a true friend who helps me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.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) our pet cat (b) the school library (c) the rainy season (d) my best friend
4. 4.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (d) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
9. 9.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Model Volcano
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) First (c) Although (d) because
12. 12.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) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Cricket Match (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
14. 14.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 Monsoon (b) Our School Library (c) A Day at the Beach (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
17. 17.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap on your hands. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Rinse and dry your hands.
18. 18.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
20. 20.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
21. 21.The first step is: “Stop at the edge of the road.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully.
22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Making Rangoli (c) Busy Ants (d) Our School Library
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
26. 26.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) a busy railway station (b) a day at the beach (c) the school library (d) flying kites
27. 27.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) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. We may borrow two books every week.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
36. 36.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Seal the envelope. (b) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (d) Write the letter.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
39. 39.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) a day at the beach (b) making a rangoli (c) our pet cat (d) ants
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2

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