Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 711 · 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:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (d) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) our classroom (b) elephants (c) saving water (d) a visit to an old fort
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Classroom (d) The Kite Festival
7. 7.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
8. 8.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) Our School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Elephants (d) My Best Friend
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
11. 11.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Boil it for ten minutes. (d) Put an egg in a pan of water.
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Kitten in the Tree
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Elephants (b) The Monsoon (c) The Railway Station (d) Sports Day
16. 16.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) ants (b) our postman (c) our trip to the zoo (d) my best friend
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    ___
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Power Cut (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Clean Park (d) The Dinosaur Book
22. 22.The first step is: “Put an egg in a pan of water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (b) Boil it for ten minutes. (c) Cool the egg in cold water.
23. 23.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) my grandfather (b) ants (c) saving water (d) our postman
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 describes this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
25. 25.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Although (d) Finally
26. 26.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 describes this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) because (d) However
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.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 coach is blowing a whistle. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
30. 30.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. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.Which is the best title for this 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. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) The Broken Kite (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Healthy Food (c) The Village Fair (d) My Pet Cat
35. 35.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Cover them with the other slice.
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
37. 37.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) The Big Football Match (b) The New Girl (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Spelling Contest
38. 38.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 Bean Seed (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Train to Shimla (d) A Helpful Neighbour
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
40. 40.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) our postman (b) our classroom (c) our pet cat (d) the peacock

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