Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 787 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   4. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
3. 3.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
4. 4.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
5. 5.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
6. 6.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) The New Girl (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) First (c) because (d) However
8. 8.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. 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 (b) The Monsoon (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Postman
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    ___
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Healthy Food (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Elephants
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    ___
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
18. 18.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
20. 20.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) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) The railway station is always busy.
21. 21.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
22. 22.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. 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) Saving the Fish (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Priya the Queen
24. 24.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
25. 25.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
28. 28.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) the vegetable market (c) the school library (d) the village fair
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Its branches spread very wide.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) We must not waste water. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The New Girl (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Power Cut
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
33. 33.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) my grandfather (b) the night sky (c) eating healthy food (d) flying kites
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Stop at the edge of the road.
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
40. 40.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) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.

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