Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 615 · 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:
   First, heat a little oil in a pan.
   ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
   Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) a cricket match (b) my best friend (c) the school library (d) my grandfather
3. 3.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Railway Station (c) Sports Day (d) Our School Library
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   4. I ride it to the park every evening.
   5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Imran took the last wicket.
   4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
10. 10.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 describes this picture? (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Finally (c) However (d) so
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
14. 14.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) the rainy season (b) a busy railway station (c) my new bicycle (d) my best friend
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. 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) The railway station is always busy. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
16. 16.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) The Big Football Match (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Dinosaur Book
17. 17.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 describes this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (d) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. The winners got shiny medals.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) Saving Water
23. 23.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) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
24. 24.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) the village fair (b) eating healthy food (c) the night sky (d) the vegetable market
27. 27.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
29. 29.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Village Fair (c) My Best Friend (d) Saving Water
31. 31.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. Kunal bowled very fast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (d) He told his father about the leaking tap.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (d) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cut two lemons in half. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (c) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (d) Serve the lemonade in glasses.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    ___, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Spelling Contest

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