Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 658 · 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, write the letter.
   ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Our team scored fifty runs.
   3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   ___, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) However (c) Next (d) therefore
5. 5.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. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) My Grandfather (b) Healthy Food (c) The Railway Station (d) The Old Banyan Tree
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
   Next, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
7. 7.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 describes this picture? (a) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The New Girl (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Model Volcano
9. 9.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) He put the fish back into the river.
10. 10.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The New Girl (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
11. 11.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) our pet cat (b) the old banyan tree (c) flying kites (d) my grandfather
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Stop at the edge of the road. (d) Wait until the road is clear.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. A magician does tricks for the children.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) the school library (b) our postman (c) a busy railway station (d) the peacock
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Peacock (b) My Grandfather (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Village Fair
19. 19.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) elephants (b) flying kites (c) a visit to an old fort (d) my new bicycle
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (d) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
22. 22.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) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the rainy season (b) our trip to the zoo (c) making a rangoli (d) my grandfather
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. 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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Neel Learns to Swim
29. 29.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Scrape the leftover food into the bin.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) However (c) because (d) Finally
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
33. 33.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) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.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) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (d) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
40. 40.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.

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