Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 797 · 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.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
2. 2.Imagine this picture:
   A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our School Library (d) My New Bicycle
4. 4.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 must not waste water. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Best Friend (d) Our School Library
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
   At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   ___ (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
7. 7.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
8. 8.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Bean Seed (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Broken Kite
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dripping Tap
11. 11.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Children are planting saplings.
12. 12.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
13. 13.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) our pet cat (b) our school sports day (c) elephants (d) grandma's garden
14. 14.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (d) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
18. 18.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) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
19. 19.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 New Girl (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
20. 20.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) a visit to an old fort (b) the village fair (c) making a rangoli (d) eating healthy food
21. 21.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) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
22. 22.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) the peacock (b) our pet cat (c) the night sky (d) my grandfather
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. People bargain loudly over prices.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.A story begins: “Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (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. (d) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
27. 27.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) our school sports day (b) grandma's garden (c) the rainy season (d) the old banyan tree
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
30. 30.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. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
31. 31.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Arjun Gets Well
32. 32.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) But (c) so (d) since
34. 34.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Big Football Match (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Card for Grandpa
35. 35.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
36. 36.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Scrub the plate with soap.
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (d) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
40. 40.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) Rain is falling on the road.

Free writing skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-writing-skills