Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 628 · 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 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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) because (c) Finally (d) so
4. 4.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (d) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
5. 5.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 ride it to the park every evening. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this 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. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Clean Park (c) Saving the Fish (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. They live together in an anthill.
   3. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our School Library (d) Our Classroom
10. 10.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    ___
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
12. 12.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Peacock (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Cricket Match
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add a little water. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Put flour in a big bowl. (d) Cover the dough and let it rest.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. 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) The Power Cut (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
21. 21.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
22. 22.A story begins: “One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
24. 24.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
25. 25.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Busy Ants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
32. 32.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) because
35. 35.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Model Volcano (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) A Card for Grandpa
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) our school sports day (b) the village fair (c) my new bicycle (d) a visit to an old fort
37. 37.The first step is: “Put the gift in a box.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Stick the ends with tape. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Put an egg in a pan of water. (c) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (d) Cool the egg in cold water.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    ___
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
40. 40.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 tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.

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