Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 87 · 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:
   ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
   Next, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) our postman (b) elephants (c) a busy railway station (d) our pet cat
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. We must not waste water.
   2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
8. 8.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) The Village Fair (b) My New Bicycle (c) Healthy Food (d) The Old Banyan Tree
9. 9.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. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   5. The day began with a march past.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (d) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. 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) The Spelling Contest (b) The New Girl (c) The Model Volcano (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (d) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
14. 14.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
15. 15.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    ___, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
17. 17.Which is the best title for this 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. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Clean Park (d) The Bean Seed
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) a busy railway station (b) the village fair (c) our trip to the zoo (d) making a rangoli
19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our School Library (d) Busy Ants
21. 21.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.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 old banyan tree (b) our classroom (c) the village fair (d) grandma's garden
25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
26. 26.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) our school sports day (b) making a rangoli (c) a visit to an old fort (d) the rainy season
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) But (c) since (d) therefore
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) A fair comes to our village every winter. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
33. 33.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) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dinosaur Book
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
38. 38.Which is the best title for this 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. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Power Cut (d) The Clean Park
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) so (c) But (d) Finally

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