Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 754 · 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.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruits well. (c) Peel the banana and the orange. (d) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) Sports Day (d) Our Classroom
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
   ___
   He put the fish back into the river.
   The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) the vegetable market (b) ants (c) our trip to the zoo (d) a cricket match
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
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   His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
   Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
8. 8.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and sugar. (c) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
10. 10.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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
11. 11.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
12. 12.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush all your teeth gently. (b) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Rinse your mouth with water.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) so (c) Although (d) because
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
17. 17.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. 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) The New Girl (b) The Power Cut (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Broken Kite
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Classroom
20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
21. 21.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) saving water (b) a visit to an old fort (c) the school library (d) grandma's garden
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Drop the seed into the hole. (c) Fill a pot with soil. (d) Cover it with soil and water it.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
27. 27.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 peacock (b) our school sports day (c) the village fair (d) a busy railway station
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Vegetable Market
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
30. 30.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
32. 32.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) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) The railway station is always busy.
33. 33.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Night Sky (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
35. 35.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. Its stone walls were very thick.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Which is the best title for this 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. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya the Queen (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
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    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
38. 38.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) therefore (c) First (d) since
39. 39.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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
40. 40.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) Children are planting saplings. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.

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