Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 975 · 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 is the best title for this story?
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Clean Park (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Dinosaur Book
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The New Girl (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
3. 3.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) the old banyan tree (b) my best friend (c) a day at the beach (d) the peacock
4. 4.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
5. 5.The first step is: “Put the gift in a box.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Tie a ribbon around it.
6. 6.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) My best friend is Farhan. (b) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (c) Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. (d) We have a pet cat named Mishti.
7. 7.Which is the best title for this 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. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Bean Seed
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. Its branches spread very wide.
   3. We built a big sandcastle.
   4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Imagine this picture:
   A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.
   
   Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Bean Seed (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Arjun Gets Well
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Healthy Food (d) The Night Sky
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
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    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
14. 14.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on one slice. (b) Cover them with the other slice. (c) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (d) Take two slices of bread.
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) My Best Friend (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Cricket Match
17. 17.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) We must not waste water. (b) An old banyan tree stands in our village. (c) Our school sports day was full of fun. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Saving the Fish (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Dripping Tap
19. 19.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) I got a new bicycle on my birthday. (b) The vegetable market near our house opens early. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) A fair comes to our village every winter.
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
21. 21.Which is the best title for this 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. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Saving the Fish (b) The Power Cut (c) Priya the Queen (d) Neel Learns to Swim
22. 22.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) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Railway Station (d) My Grandfather
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The night sky is full of wonders. (b) Our school library is my favourite place. (c) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (d) The railway station is always busy.
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
28. 28.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) the village fair (b) flying kites (c) grandma's garden (d) the rainy season
29. 29.The first step is: “Boil water in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Add tea leaves and let it boil. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) A Visit to the Zoo
31. 31.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) since (d) However
32. 32.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) First (c) so (d) since
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
34. 34.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) Our School Library (b) Our Postman (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
35. 35.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 frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
36. 36.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
37. 37.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
39. 39.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
40. 40.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.

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