Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 788 · 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 linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) Next (d) Although
2. 2.Which is the best title for this 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. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Clean Park (d) A Helpful Neighbour
3. 3.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
4. 4.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) the peacock (b) our school sports day (c) saving water (d) the school library
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (d) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
6. 6.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
7. 7.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) our school sports day (b) our classroom (c) elephants (d) a day at the beach
8. 8.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
9. 9.The first steps are: “Put an egg in a pan of water. Boil it for ten minutes.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (b) Cool the egg in cold water.
10. 10.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) eating healthy food (b) our trip to the zoo (c) our classroom (d) the night sky
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (d) Cover them with the other slice.
14. 14.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 village fair (b) eating healthy food (c) our postman (d) a visit to an old fort
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
16. 16.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 Monsoon (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our School Library (d) The Vegetable Market
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (d) Priya practised her lines every evening.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. The winners got shiny medals.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.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) Next (c) Finally
21. 21.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 blue bus is arriving. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
22. 22.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) the night sky (b) a cricket match (c) making a rangoli (d) our trip to the zoo
23. 23.The first step is: “Put flour in a big bowl.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add a little water. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Cover the dough and let it rest.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We may borrow two books every week.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Spread butter on one slice. (c) Cover them with the other slice. (d) Take two slices of bread.
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (d) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
28. 28.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Power Cut
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) We must not waste water. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
33. 33.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Brush all your teeth gently. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Put a little toothpaste on your brush.
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) Sports Day (d) A Visit to the Zoo
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) so (c) However (d) since
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) The Railway Station (b) Our School Library (c) My Best Friend (d) My New Bicycle
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Wash the fruits well. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange. (d) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
39. 39.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 Broken Kite (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Nest on the Window
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.

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