Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 886 · 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.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   She read the book every night before bed.
   Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
   Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
   In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
   ___
   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   5. We climbed up to the tower.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
4. 4.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) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
5. 5.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   3. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   4. We buy strong string for our kites.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) There is a well beside the field.
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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Wash the fruits well. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (d) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
11. 11.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (b) Serve the rice hot with dal. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
13. 13.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
14. 14.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
17. 17.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) our pet cat (b) a day at the beach (c) my new bicycle (d) our classroom
18. 18.Which is the best title for this 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. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Lost Ring (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Train to Shimla
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___ (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Visit to the Zoo
21. 21.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
22. 22.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
23. 23.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) We must not waste water.
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (d) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (d) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
26. 26.A story begins: “Neel was scared to go into the pool.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Our Classroom (c) My Best Friend (d) Sports Day
30. 30.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) Then (c) Finally
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The New Girl (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Nest on the Window
33. 33.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
35. 35.The first steps are: “Wash the rice in cold water. Put the rice and water in a pot.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
36. 36.A story begins: “Ananya entered the school spelling contest.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. 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 Learns to Swim (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Card for Grandpa
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
39. 39.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Old Banyan Tree
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.

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