Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 926 · 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. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
   The train left the station with a loud whistle.
   ___
   At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wet your hands with clean water.
   ___, rub soap on your hands.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
4. 4.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Our school sports day was full of fun. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
   3. We buy strong string for our kites.
   4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
6. 6.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) my new bicycle (b) ants (c) a busy railway station (d) our school sports day
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   4. We may borrow two books every week.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
9. 9.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 Broken Kite (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Power Cut
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    ___
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Visit to the Zoo
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) However (c) First (d) so
15. 15.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) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
17. 17.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Make a small hole in the soil. (b) Cover it with soil and water it. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Fill a pot with soil.
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) my best friend (b) grandma's garden (c) making a rangoli (d) our pet cat
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (d) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Sports Day (b) Healthy Food (c) The Monsoon (d) The Railway Station
24. 24.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) In January, the sky fills with kites.
28. 28.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
29. 29.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Brush all your teeth gently.
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
32. 32.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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 forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
34. 34.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
36. 36.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) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) a visit to an old fort (b) the night sky (c) my best friend (d) ants
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (d) His coach taught him to float in the pool.

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