Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 92 · 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.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
2. 2.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Saving Water (b) The Night Sky (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
4. 4.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) He flew the kite high above the roof.
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The New Girl (d) A Card for Grandpa
7. 7.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 Train to Shimla (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Nest on the Window (d) A Card for Grandpa
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
9. 9.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
10. 10.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
14. 14.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) First (c) therefore (d) However
16. 16.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) We must not waste water. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (d) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
21. 21.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 describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) Our classroom is bright and clean. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
23. 23.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. 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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Train to Shimla
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    ___
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) First (c) since (d) so
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
30. 30.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) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
31. 31.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
32. 32.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) my new bicycle (b) our postman (c) our school sports day (d) our classroom
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (d) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
34. 34.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 describes this picture? (a) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
35. 35.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) since
36. 36.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Our School Library (c) Busy Ants (d) The Kite Festival
39. 39.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) A man is jogging along the path. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.

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