Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 7 · 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.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
3. 3.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
4. 4.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put an egg in a pan of water.
   Then, boil it for ten minutes.
   Next, cool the egg in cold water.
   ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Rinse it under the tap.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
   One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
   Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Leave it on the rack to dry.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Railway Station (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Power Cut
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
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    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (d) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) the village fair (b) flying kites (c) grandma's garden (d) our school sports day
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
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    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Old Banyan Tree
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Peacock (b) Healthy Food (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. They live together in an anthill.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Birds build nests in its branches.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
27. 27.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) the old banyan tree (b) the peacock (c) our trip to the zoo (d) the village fair
28. 28.The first steps are: “Put the gift in a box. Wrap the box in coloured paper.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Stick the ends with tape.
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) Next (c) so (d) because
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) But (d) since
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) because
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
37. 37.The first step is: “Heat a little oil in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels.
38. 38.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
39. 39.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
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    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.

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