Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 892 · 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.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (d) He flew the kite high above the roof.
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) flying kites (b) making a rangoli (c) the peacock (d) the night sky
3. 3.Imagine this picture:
   A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   ___, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) my grandfather (b) the night sky (c) flying kites (d) our school sports day
7. 7.Imagine this picture:
   A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
8. 8.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Bean Seed
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
11. 11.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) my best friend (c) the school library (d) a visit to an old fort
12. 12.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) the village fair (b) ants (c) a day at the beach (d) a busy railway station
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) because (c) First (d) therefore
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Night Sky (d) A Day at the Beach
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) a cricket match (b) our school sports day (c) our postman (d) a day at the beach
21. 21.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) saving water (b) a cricket match (c) our pet cat (d) our postman
22. 22.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) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The New Girl (d) The Broken Kite
24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (d) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
27. 27.The first steps are: “Cut two lemons in half. Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
28. 28.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 describes this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
30. 30.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) Lost at the Mela (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Power Cut (d) The Spelling Contest
31. 31.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 colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
32. 32.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) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) We must not waste water. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our Classroom (b) Healthy Food (c) My New Bicycle (d) Elephants
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) She watered the pot every morning. (d) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) since (c) so (d) First
39. 39.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Spelling Contest
40. 40.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 girl is flying a kite. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.

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