Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 874 · 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?
   
   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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) our school sports day (b) saving water (c) the village fair (d) our trip to the zoo
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Priya the Queen (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Model Volcano (d) A Helpful Neighbour
3. 3.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
4. 4.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) my grandfather (b) my best friend (c) the peacock (d) our postman
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   Next, pour in milk and sugar.
   ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
9. 9.The first steps are: “Stop at the edge of the road. Look right, then left, then right again.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully.
10. 10.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 Bean Seed (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Lost at the Mela
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) However (d) since
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (d) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
14. 14.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 floating paper boats. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) People are standing in a queue.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
16. 16.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Fill a pot with soil. (d) Drop the seed into the hole.
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Monsoon (b) Our School Library (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Busy Ants
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Scrub the plate with soap. (d) Scrape the leftover food into the bin.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Put an egg in a pan of water. (c) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (d) Boil it for ten minutes.
22. 22.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) ants (c) my grandfather (d) saving water
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
24. 24.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) a cricket match (b) the night sky (c) my best friend (d) the school library
25. 25.The first steps are: “Heat a little oil in a pan. Add a handful of corn kernels.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.
26. 26.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) so (c) Finally (d) because
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The night sky is full of wonders. (d) We must not waste water.
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
36. 36.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. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.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. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) because (c) However (d) Next
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Brush all your teeth gently.

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