Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 971 · 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 sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (d) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
   2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
   4. The postman knows every house on our street.
   5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
6. 6.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) We must not waste water. (b) A fair comes to our village every winter. (c) My grandmother has a lovely garden. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
   She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
   ___
   The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Sports Day (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Night Sky
10. 10.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (d) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
12. 12.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) flying kites (b) a cricket match (c) our trip to the zoo (d) my new bicycle
13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Farhan and I play football after school.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Power Cut
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    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. (a) The Cricket Match (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Classroom
17. 17.Which is the best title for this 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. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
18. 18.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) our school sports day (b) the night sky (c) a cricket match (d) our classroom
19. 19.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Stick the ends with tape. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Wrap the box in coloured paper.
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
22. 22.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Ramesh is the postman in our area. (b) We spent a happy day at the beach. (c) A fair comes to our village every winter. (d) The monsoon is my favourite season.
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Monsoon (c) The Night Sky (d) The Cricket Match
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) Finally (c) so (d) because
26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (d) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
27. 27.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Children are planting saplings.
28. 28.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our School Library (d) The Cricket Match
30. 30.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) our classroom (b) my best friend (c) making a rangoli (d) our school sports day
31. 31.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) my grandfather (b) grandma's garden (c) the vegetable market (d) ants
32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) She watered the pot every morning. (d) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. We place small lamps around the design.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (c) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (d) The railway station is always busy.
35. 35.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers.
36. 36.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
39. 39.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
40. 40.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally

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