Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 938 · 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 linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) First (d) since
2. 2.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 describes this picture? (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
3. 3.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) Although
4. 4.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (d) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
6. 6.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) my new bicycle (b) grandma's garden (c) the vegetable market (d) a cricket match
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (d) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
8. 8.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 describes this picture? (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) eating healthy food (b) our pet cat (c) elephants (d) grandma's garden
11. 11.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again.
12. 12.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    ___
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
15. 15.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) the village fair (b) the peacock (c) my new bicycle (d) a cricket match
16. 16.The first step is: “Put the gift in a box.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Stick the ends with tape. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
17. 17.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) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Big Football Match (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Bean Seed
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. 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) The Spelling Contest (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Kitten in the Tree
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) the old banyan tree (b) saving water (c) a cricket match (d) a visit to an old fort
21. 21.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (d) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
26. 26.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
27. 27.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) our trip to the zoo (b) a day at the beach (c) grandma's garden (d) eating healthy food
28. 28.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) The monsoon is my favourite season. (d) My best friend is Farhan.
29. 29.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 describes this picture? (a) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
30. 30.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (b) The railway station is always busy. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (d) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
34. 34.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Helpful Neighbour
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
37. 37.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
39. 39.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) since (c) Next (d) therefore

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