Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 789 · 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:
   “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) elephants (b) our trip to the zoo (c) saving water (d) the rainy season
3. 3.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
4. 4.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Write the letter. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (d) Seal the envelope.
5. 5.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (d) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
   The train left the station with a loud whistle.
   ___
   At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on one slice. (d) Cover them with the other slice.
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) The Clean Park (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Neel Learns to Swim
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) so (c) since (d) Next
12. 12.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the letter. (c) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (d) Seal the envelope.
13. 13.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) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.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) The Big Football Match (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Train to Shimla (d) A Helpful Neighbour
17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. 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) my grandfather (c) the rainy season (d) the night sky
19. 19.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Stick the ends with tape. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
21. 21.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
26. 26.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) There is a well beside the field. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.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 Dripping Tap (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Nest on the Window
29. 29.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) saving water (b) the peacock (c) a day at the beach (d) flying kites
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
31. 31.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruits well. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (d) Peel the banana and the orange.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Grandfather
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
34. 34.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 New Girl (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Bean Seed (d) Arjun Gets Well
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
36. 36.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Healthy Food (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) The Night Sky
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. Kunal bowled very fast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.Which is the best title for this 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. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Saving the Fish (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
40. 40.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 Monsoon (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Pet Cat (d) Elephants

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