Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 758 · 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.
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
   ___
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Scrub the plate with soap. (d) Scrape the leftover food into the bin.
3. 3.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) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Classroom (d) Sports Day
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) We must not waste water. (d) Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
7. 7.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 describes this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   3. Its stone walls were very thick.
   4. We climbed up to the tower.
   5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Power Cut (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Bean Seed
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Our School Library (b) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Elephants
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) so (c) However (d) since
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (d) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
17. 17.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
18. 18.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) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our School Library (d) My Grandfather
19. 19.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) The Lost Ring (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Helpful Neighbour
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. 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 (b) The Railway Station (c) My Best Friend (d) The Vegetable Market
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
22. 22.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
24. 24.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 postman (b) saving water (c) flying kites (d) making a rangoli
25. 25.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) But (c) so (d) First
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
27. 27.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
29. 29.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
30. 30.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) eating healthy food (b) ants (c) the vegetable market (d) a cricket match
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.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 girl is reading at a table. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally

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