Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 878 · 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.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. The day began with a march past.
   3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   5. I ride it to the park every evening.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
3. 3.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Wait until the road is clear. (d) Look right, then left, then right again.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Bean Seed (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (d) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
6. 6.Imagine this picture:
   A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
7. 7.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) since
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   3. The waves splashed over our feet.
   4. We built a big sandcastle.
   5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
   ___
   They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
   The park looked clean and green again. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    ___
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
12. 12.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) The vegetable market near our house opens early.
13. 13.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
14. 14.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) the peacock (b) my grandfather (c) a busy railway station (d) our classroom
15. 15.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
16. 16.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. The waves splashed over our feet.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it for ten minutes. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Cool the egg in cold water.
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Serve the rice hot with dal. (c) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (d) Wash the rice in cold water.
22. 22.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
23. 23.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) the school library (b) our postman (c) making a rangoli (d) the old banyan tree
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.The first step is: “Wet your hands with clean water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap on your hands.
28. 28.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Big Football Match (d) The New Girl
30. 30.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) First (c) so (d) But
31. 31.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) saving water (b) my best friend (c) a cricket match (d) our trip to the zoo
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ 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) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) We spent a happy day at the beach. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
33. 33.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
34. 34.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
35. 35.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 describes this picture? (a) Rain is falling on the road. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) My grandfather is seventy years old. (b) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) We must not waste water.
40. 40.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Next (c) Although (d) because

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