Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 742 · 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:
   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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) The railway station is always busy.
4. 4.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
   ___
   Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
7. 7.The first step is: “Put flour in a big bowl.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest. (c) Add a little water.
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) First (c) therefore (d) Although
9. 9.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) since (c) therefore (d) Next
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The Bean Seed (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Nest on the Window
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Model Volcano
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) But (c) therefore (d) since
15. 15.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
18. 18.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
19. 19.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
21. 21.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 Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Saving the Fish
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
25. 25.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
26. 26.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) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Spelling Contest
30. 30.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
32. 32.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Serve the rice hot with dal.
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) flying kites (b) a busy railway station (c) our pet cat (d) the peacock
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. 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) The Spelling Contest (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dripping Tap
36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
37. 37.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 describes this picture? (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) She watered the pot every morning. (d) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Postman (d) A Day at the Beach

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