Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 715 · 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 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.
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   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The New Girl (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Neel Learns to Swim
5. 5.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Although (c) Next (d) therefore
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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 was scared to go into the pool. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) There is a well beside the field.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (d) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   5. They have long trunks and big ears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Lost Ring (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) since (c) Finally (d) so
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Serve the rice hot with dal. (d) Put the rice and water in a pot.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
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    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Big Football Match (d) Priya the Queen
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) a busy railway station (b) my best friend (c) our classroom (d) the night sky
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
26. 26.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.
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    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups. (d) Pour in milk and sugar.
28. 28.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) the night sky (b) our trip to the zoo (c) a visit to an old fort (d) ants
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
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    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Finally (d) However
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Cover it with soil and water it. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Fill a pot with soil.
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Wait until the road is clear. (d) Walk across quickly and carefully.
35. 35.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
36. 36.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 New Girl (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Model Volcano
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
38. 38.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.

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