Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 737 · 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.
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
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   Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
   Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
2. 2.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) my grandfather (b) our classroom (c) grandma's garden (d) a day at the beach
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
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   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Postman
7. 7.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   3. The day began with a march past.
   4. Our house won the tug of war.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.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 describes this picture? (a) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
11. 11.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
12. 12.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Next (c) However (d) so
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
14. 14.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) Finally (c) Next
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) because (c) Next (d) therefore
16. 16.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) the rainy season (b) a busy railway station (c) the village fair (d) our school sports day
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) the night sky (b) saving water (c) the school library (d) our school sports day
19. 19.The first step is: “Put flour in a big bowl.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add a little water. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest. (c) Knead it into a soft dough.
20. 20.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 describes this picture? (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
24. 24.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
25. 25.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rub soap on your hands. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Scrub between your fingers.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
27. 27.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) First (c) Finally
28. 28.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 classroom (b) eating healthy food (c) my new bicycle (d) ants
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. I ride it to the park every evening.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (d) Scrub the plate with soap.
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.The first steps are: “Put an egg in a pan of water. Boil it for ten minutes.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
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    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Peacock (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) Healthy Food
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
37. 37.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Power Cut (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
38. 38.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Red roses grow along the fence.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
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    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.

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