Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 649 · 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.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
3. 3.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
4. 4.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 Dripping Tap (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Model Volcano
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. People bargain loudly over prices.
   4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
7. 7.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
8. 8.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) Finally (c) so (d) since
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   ___, brush all your teeth gently.
   Next, spit out the toothpaste.
   Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) the night sky (b) my new bicycle (c) grandma's garden (d) our trip to the zoo
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
12. 12.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) the peacock (b) the old banyan tree (c) saving water (d) ants
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Put the gift in a box. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (d) Stick the ends with tape.
14. 14.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) Healthy Food (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Power Cut (c) The Dripping Tap (d) A Helpful Neighbour
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
19. 19.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Brush all your teeth gently.
20. 20.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. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Postman (d) Busy Ants
21. 21.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
24. 24.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) our pet cat (b) our school sports day (c) the night sky (d) the peacock
25. 25.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 describes this picture? (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
26. 26.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this 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. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The New Girl (d) Saving the Fish
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.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
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (d) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
38. 38.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
39. 39.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) He put the fish back into the river. (d) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.

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