Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 846 · 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 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. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Making Rangoli (c) Healthy Food (d) The Railway Station
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
3. 3.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
   A police officer helped Karan look for him.
   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (d) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
6. 6.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 girl is flying a kite. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) There is a well beside the field.
7. 7.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) the old banyan tree (b) a cricket match (c) a day at the beach (d) our classroom
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Ants store food for the winter.
   3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Healthy Food (b) Sports Day (c) Our Classroom (d) My New Bicycle
10. 10.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 describes this picture? (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (d) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
16. 16.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (c) Brush all your teeth gently. (d) Spit out the toothpaste.
17. 17.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) since (c) so (d) But
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Postman (d) The Old Banyan Tree
20. 20.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) saving water (b) a busy railway station (c) flying kites (d) our postman
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) The Village Fair
22. 22.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) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
23. 23.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 Nest on the Window (b) The New Girl (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Saving the Fish
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (d) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (d) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Wait until the road is clear. (d) Stop at the edge of the road.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
32. 32.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
33. 33.The first step is: “Take two slices of bread.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Spread butter on one slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Cover them with the other slice.
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
35. 35.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.”
    Which sentence comes next? (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.
36. 36.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Saving the Fish (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Seal the envelope. (b) Write the letter. (c) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
38. 38.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (d) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because

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