Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 85 · 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.Imagine this picture:
   A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) making a rangoli (b) our postman (c) a day at the beach (d) the peacock
3. 3.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) He put the fish back into the river. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   ___
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Kunal bowled very fast.
   3. Our team scored fifty runs.
   4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
   Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
7. 7.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) my best friend (b) eating healthy food (c) my grandfather (d) our classroom
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) Although (d) Next
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   The train left the station with a loud whistle.
   Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
   At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. A green board hangs at the front.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.The first steps are: “Heat a little oil in a pan. Add a handful of corn kernels.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
14. 14.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
15. 15.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Children are planting saplings.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
17. 17.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
18. 18.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 blue bus is arriving. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (d) Imran found a torch and some candles.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
21. 21.A story begins: “Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
25. 25.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
26. 26.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Fill a pot with soil. (c) Cover it with soil and water it. (d) Make a small hole in the soil.
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Arjun Gets Well
31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.The first step is: “Put an egg in a pan of water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Boil it for ten minutes. (c) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
36. 36.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) Then (c) Finally
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
38. 38.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
39. 39.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
40. 40.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 coach is blowing a whistle. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.

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