Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 963 · 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.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
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   Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
   At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
3. 3.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 describes this picture? (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Elephants (d) Our Classroom
5. 5.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (d) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
7. 7.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, write the letter.
   Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   
   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.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
12. 12.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. He is a true friend who helps me.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.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.
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    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
15. 15.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
16. 16.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put flour in a big bowl. (b) Add a little water. (c) Knead it into a soft dough. (d) Cover the dough and let it rest.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) Sports Day (c) My Grandfather (d) My Best Friend
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) The railway station is always busy. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) My best friend is Farhan. (d) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
20. 20.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) the old banyan tree (b) ants (c) elephants (d) my grandfather
21. 21.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Broken Kite (c) The New Girl (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
23. 23.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof. (d) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Peacock (b) Busy Ants (c) Sports Day (d) The Monsoon
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The peacock is the national bird of India. (b) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (c) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (d) Our school sports day was full of fun.
27. 27.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. (a) In January, the sky fills with kites. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (d) The railway station is always busy.
28. 28.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
29. 29.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Our school sports day was full of fun. (b) Ants are tiny but very hard-working. (c) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Night Sky (c) Busy Ants (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) eating healthy food (b) the rainy season (c) saving water (d) making a rangoli
35. 35.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Peacock (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) because (c) so (d) However
38. 38.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
39. 39.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) The railway station is always busy. (d) The peacock is the national bird of India.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.

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