Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 624 · 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.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (d) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   He put the fish back into the river.
   ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
4. 4.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Pour in milk and sugar.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Scrub the plate with soap. (d) Leave it on the rack to dry.
7. 7.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   Then, look right, then left, then right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
11. 11.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) my best friend (b) the old banyan tree (c) eating healthy food (d) our pet cat
12. 12.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
14. 14.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
15. 15.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) Healthy Food (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Pet Cat
16. 16.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
17. 17.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
18. 18.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) Saving Water (b) Healthy Food (c) The Railway Station (d) The Village Fair
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    ___
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    ___, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) The railway station is always busy.
22. 22.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 describes this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Postman
25. 25.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 describes this picture? (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Monsoon (b) Busy Ants (c) Our Postman (d) The Night Sky
27. 27.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) flying kites (b) the rainy season (c) making a rangoli (d) a cricket match
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) since (c) But (d) therefore
31. 31.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (d) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
33. 33.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) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (b) Add a handful of corn kernels. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this 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. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Clean Park (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
36. 36.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 Grandfather (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) Our School Library
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (d) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
39. 39.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Busy Ants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market

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