Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 945 · 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 ENDING of the 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.
   ___ (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (d) Rohan's team had a big football match.
3. 3.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 must not waste water. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
4. 4.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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Clean Park (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Lost Ring (d) The New Girl
6. 6.A story begins: “Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
8. 8.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
11. 11.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Imran took the last wicket.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
14. 14.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
15. 15.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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dripping Tap (d) A Helpful Neighbour
16. 16.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
17. 17.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 postman (b) elephants (c) our trip to the zoo (d) our pet cat
18. 18.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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) We spent a happy day at the beach. (b) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
19. 19.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) the night sky (b) our postman (c) our school sports day (d) a day at the beach
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put an egg in a pan of water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Boil it for ten minutes. (d) Cool the egg in cold water.
21. 21.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
22. 22.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 full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
23. 23.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Clean Park (d) The Big Football Match
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. They live together in an anthill.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
28. 28.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 describes this picture? (a) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
29. 29.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 dog is running after a ball. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
30. 30.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
31. 31.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
34. 34.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
35. 35.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put flour in a big bowl. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Cover the dough and let it rest. (d) Add a little water.
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.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
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.A story begins: “Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
40. 40.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.

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