Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 920 · 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. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   3. I ride it to the park every evening.
   4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Priya practised her lines every evening.
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (d) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   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. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Village Fair (c) Saving Water (d) The Railway Station
6. 6.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   ___
   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
8. 8.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) our postman (b) the old banyan tree (c) my best friend (d) my new bicycle
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.
   
   Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
10. 10.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Big Football Match (d) The New Girl
12. 12.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara's model won the first prize.
13. 13.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
17. 17.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
18. 18.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) eating healthy food (b) making a rangoli (c) saving water (d) our trip to the zoo
19. 19.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) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) People are standing in a queue.
20. 20.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (d) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    ___, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. 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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Clean Park
24. 24.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 Big Football Match (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Bean Seed
25. 25.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
27. 27.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) The Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dripping Tap
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
29. 29.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) the peacock (b) the school library (c) flying kites (d) the old banyan tree
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
35. 35.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
37. 37.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
38. 38.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) our postman (b) a day at the beach (c) the village fair (d) the school library
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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
40. 40.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) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) An old banyan tree stands in our village.

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