Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 840 · 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 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 Dripping Tap (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Lost Ring (d) The New Girl
2. 2.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 woman is buying bananas. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
3. 3.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Scrape the leftover food into the bin.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   Next, pour in milk and sugar.
   ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
5. 5.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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Big Football Match (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Bean Seed
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Postman (c) My Grandfather (d) The Kite Festival
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
   2. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
   3. The day began with a march past.
   4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.Imagine this picture:
   A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
10. 10.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) We must not waste water.
14. 14.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) the old banyan tree (b) making a rangoli (c) a day at the beach (d) the night sky
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Peacock (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Railway Station
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
19. 19.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) our classroom (b) my best friend (c) our pet cat (d) our postman
20. 20.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) The park looked clean and green again. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) since (d) However
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
25. 25.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) because (c) First (d) so
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (d) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
30. 30.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
31. 31.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Stick the ends with tape. (d) Put the gift in a box.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Boil it for ten minutes. (c) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
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 librarian is stamping a book. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
36. 36.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 told his father about the leaking tap. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
37. 37.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 Big Football Match (b) The New Girl (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Arjun Gets Well
38. 38.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) my best friend (c) our trip to the zoo (d) our school sports day
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) Saving Water (c) The Night Sky (d) The Cricket Match

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