Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 801 · 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?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Sports Day (b) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
   He asked his friends to help clean the park.
   ___
   The park looked clean and green again. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) therefore (c) since (d) Next
4. 4.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 describes this picture? (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
5. 5.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Cool the egg in cold water.
6. 6.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
7. 7.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Fill a pot with soil. (c) Make a small hole in the soil. (d) Cover it with soil and water it.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
   ___
   One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
   Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
9. 9.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) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) Finally (d) Although
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot. (d) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
15. 15.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) the rainy season (b) our postman (c) my best friend (d) flying kites
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) so (c) Although (d) because
17. 17.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) Next (c) so (d) because
18. 18.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
21. 21.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) a day at the beach (b) our classroom (c) saving water (d) the school library
22. 22.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    ___, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
24. 24.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Scrub the plate with soap.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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) our postman (c) my grandfather (d) elephants
28. 28.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
29. 29.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 New Girl (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Clean Park
30. 30.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 describes this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
31. 31.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) We must not waste water. (d) I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
33. 33.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
34. 34.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 Nest on the Window (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Power Cut (d) The Big Football Match
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rain is falling on the road. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) We must not waste water. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.

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