Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 729 · 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.
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
   Diya painted a birthday card for him.
   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Watch the paint turn green.
5. 5.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.
   ___
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) a visit to an old fort (b) the vegetable market (c) the rainy season (d) elephants
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
11. 11.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The New Girl (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
12. 12.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
17. 17.A story begins: “Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) making a rangoli (c) my best friend (d) the old banyan tree
19. 19.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) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Brush all your teeth gently. (c) Rinse your mouth with water. (d) Put a little toothpaste on your brush.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
23. 23.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) A woman is buying bananas. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
26. 26.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    ___
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
29. 29.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) People are standing in a queue. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
30. 30.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) grandma's garden (b) our trip to the zoo (c) the peacock (d) our pet cat
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
32. 32.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (d) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
34. 34.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) Although (c) because (d) therefore
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. The librarian helps us find good books.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (d) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.

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