Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 694 · 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.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) our school sports day (b) our trip to the zoo (c) grandma's garden (d) my new bicycle
2. 2.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, heat a little oil in a pan.
   Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
   ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   3. Red roses grow along the fence.
   4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, write the letter.
   Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   ___, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   3. Our house won the tug of war.
   4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   3. The day began with a march past.
   4. Our house won the tug of war.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.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) the rainy season (b) my new bicycle (c) a cricket match (d) the village fair
9. 9.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) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
12. 12.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (d) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
13. 13.A story begins: “Karan went to the mela with his uncle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
15. 15.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
22. 22.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. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Best Friend
23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, 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) Because (c) Finally
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
30. 30.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Stick the ends with tape.
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) our postman (b) the peacock (c) a day at the beach (d) my grandfather
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (d) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) a day at the beach (b) a busy railway station (c) a cricket match (d) our postman
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Busy Ants (b) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Best Friend
37. 37.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Heat a little oil in a pan. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Add a handful of corn kernels.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
40. 40.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.

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