Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 937 · 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 MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   ___
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) grandma's garden (b) our trip to the zoo (c) a cricket match (d) the old banyan tree
3. 3.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. He is a true friend who helps me.
   3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   4. The librarian helps us find good books.
   5. We may borrow two books every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.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 globe is kept on the table. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
6. 6.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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (d) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
8. 8.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
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) Finally (c) so (d) However
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Monsoon (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (d) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Broken Kite
18. 18.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) elephants (c) the peacock (d) the old banyan tree
19. 19.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) the rainy season (b) our pet cat (c) our classroom (d) flying kites
20. 20.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) so (c) because (d) However
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the 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.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Our School Library (b) The Kite Festival (c) Busy Ants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
25. 25.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) My grandmother has a lovely garden.
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (d) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Ants store food for the winter.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.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 full moon is shining in the sky. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Elephants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Day at the Beach
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (d) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Best Friend (d) Grandma's Garden
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) But (c) Finally (d) since
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
39. 39.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.

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