Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 800 · 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 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) Sports Day (b) The Night Sky (c) The Monsoon (d) The Village Fair
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   She watered the pot every morning.
   ___
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
3. 3.Imagine this picture:
   A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
   Next, mix the two with a brush.
   ___, watch the paint turn green. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
7. 7.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (d) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) our pet cat (b) our postman (c) my best friend (d) our school sports day
10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) so (c) Next (d) Although
11. 11.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) First (c) so (d) Although
15. 15.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
16. 16.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) since (c) Finally (d) therefore
17. 17.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (d) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.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) Priya the Queen (b) The New Girl (c) The Lost Ring (d) A Card for Grandpa
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
23. 23.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
24. 24.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Heat a little oil in a pan. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Add a handful of corn kernels.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) Finally (c) since (d) therefore
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) Sports Day (d) Busy Ants
29. 29.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 school sports day was full of fun. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
30. 30.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) a busy railway station (b) saving water (c) the night sky (d) my new bicycle
31. 31.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (d) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
33. 33.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 Dinosaur Book (c) The Power Cut (d) The Broken Kite
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (d) Tara's model won the first prize.
35. 35.The first steps are: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin. Scrub the plate with soap.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry.
36. 36.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) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) He flew the kite high above the roof.
39. 39.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) The Bean Seed (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.

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