Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 62 · 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 kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. The postman knows every house on our street.
   3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   4. We buy strong string for our kites.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) since (c) First (d) therefore
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (d) He put the fish back into the river.
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Its branches spread very wide.
   3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   4. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
9. 9.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
11. 11.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
14. 14.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wash the fruits well. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange. (d) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
15. 15.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. 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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Dripping Tap (d) A Helpful Neighbour
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) Sports Day
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
18. 18.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Monsoon (d) Healthy Food
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) We must not waste water. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
21. 21.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) so (c) Finally (d) since
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
26. 26.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) the school library (b) flying kites (c) my new bicycle (d) our postman
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
30. 30.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) The Bean Seed (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) We must not waste water.
34. 34.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) The New Girl (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Kitten in the Tree
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
37. 37.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
38. 38.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this 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. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Big Football Match (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Nest on the Window

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