Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 869 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   ___, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano.
   She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
   ___
   Tara's model won the first prize. (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
3. 3.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   3. We built a big sandcastle.
   4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Tie a ribbon around it. (d) Put the gift in a box.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
8. 8.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) our school sports day (c) a visit to an old fort (d) a busy railway station
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. We built a big sandcastle.
   3. Birds build nests in its branches.
   4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) so (c) However (d) Next
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
14. 14.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 describes this picture? (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    ___, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
16. 16.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
17. 17.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The New Girl (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Add tea leaves and let it boil.
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Big Football Match (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Saving Water (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) The Village Fair
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
37. 37.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) our pet cat (b) saving water (c) ants (d) a cricket match
38. 38.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) grandma's garden (b) saving water (c) a day at the beach (d) the school library
39. 39.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
40. 40.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Scrub the plate with soap. (b) Rinse it under the tap. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry.

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