Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 866 · 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.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) the old banyan tree (b) flying kites (c) grandma's garden (d) eating healthy food
2. 2.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) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   ___
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Although (c) Finally (d) because
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   3. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   4. I ride it to the park every evening.
   5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
   Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
   At last she found the ring under the sofa.
   ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
8. 8.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
9. 9.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) Next
10. 10.The first steps are: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush. Brush all your teeth gently.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Rinse your mouth with water.
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
13. 13.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
14. 14.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the vegetable market (b) our postman (c) our pet cat (d) the rainy season
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
24. 24.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (c) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (d) Cut two lemons in half.
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) so (c) since (d) First
28. 28.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Saving the Fish (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Peacock (d) A Day at the Beach
33. 33.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Saving Water (c) The Night Sky (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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 describes this picture? (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Night Sky (c) The Village Fair (d) The Kite Festival
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
39. 39.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
40. 40.The first steps are: “Put an egg in a pan of water. Boil it for ten minutes.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (b) Cool the egg in cold water.

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