Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 93 · 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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   Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
   The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
2. 2.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) the rainy season (b) the vegetable market (c) our trip to the zoo (d) a busy railway station
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. We must not waste water.
   2. The librarian helps us find good books.
   3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, wet your hands with clean water.
   Then, rub soap on your hands.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) First (c) But (d) therefore
6. 6.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Night Sky (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Peacock
8. 8.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 frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
9. 9.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) flying kites (c) a busy railway station (d) our pet cat
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) First (c) since (d) therefore
12. 12.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) the school library (b) a busy railway station (c) grandma's garden (d) my best friend
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) Our classroom is bright and clean. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
18. 18.A story begins: “Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) our classroom (b) saving water (c) the rainy season (d) the village fair
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) Our classroom is bright and clean.
25. 25.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Clean Park (d) Arjun Gets Well
29. 29.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
30. 30.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Add some yellow paint beside it. (c) Mix the two with a brush. (d) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
31. 31.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) the school library (b) a busy railway station (c) grandma's garden (d) the rainy season
32. 32.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Bean Seed (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Neel Learns to Swim
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
34. 34.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) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Best Friend (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Healthy Food
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (d) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
37. 37.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 Bean Seed (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Kitten in the Tree
38. 38.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 describes this picture? (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
39. 39.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
40. 40.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) My grandfather is seventy years old. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Our school library is my favourite place.

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