Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 723 · 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 ENDING of the story.
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
   At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   ___ (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   Then, brush all your teeth gently.
   Next, spit out the toothpaste.
   Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wet your hands with clean water.
   Then, rub soap on your hands.
   ___, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. They live together in an anthill.
   3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
   5. He is a true friend who helps me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.The first step is: “Write the letter.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Seal the envelope. (b) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
   He told his father about the leaking tap.
   ___
   Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (d) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our School Library (b) Saving Water (c) My Best Friend (d) Sports Day
13. 13.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) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
14. 14.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 cricket match (c) our pet cat (d) elephants
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
16. 16.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) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) therefore (c) First (d) But
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    ___
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
22. 22.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) Saving the Fish (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Power Cut
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.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. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) Next (c) so (d) since
29. 29.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (d) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. We place small lamps around the design.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Add a little water. (d) Put flour in a big bowl.
34. 34.The first step is: “Heat a little oil in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (c) Add a handful of corn kernels.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Although (c) Next (d) since
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (d) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
39. 39.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Rub soap on your hands.
40. 40.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 Nest on the Window (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Bean Seed (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella

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