Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 72 · 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 shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
3. 3.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (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.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Pet Cat (c) Making Rangoli (d) Busy Ants
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (d) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. 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) The Big Football Match (b) The Power Cut (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Lost Ring
8. 8.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   Next, pour in milk and sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
10. 10.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
11. 11.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 describes this picture? (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) However (d) because
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    ___, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
16. 16.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) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
17. 17.The first steps are: “Put flour in a big bowl. Add a little water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Knead it into a soft dough.
18. 18.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 trip to the zoo (b) my new bicycle (c) the night sky (d) my best friend
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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
20. 20.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Tara's model won the first prize. (d) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.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 librarian is stamping a book. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The New Girl
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Railway Station (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. 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) The Cricket Match (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Peacock
30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) so (c) because (d) However
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) the night sky (b) the school library (c) our postman (d) flying kites
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Clean Park (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The New Girl
33. 33.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (d) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    ___ (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) Although (c) because (d) so
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Railway Station (c) Our School Library (d) The Vegetable Market

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