Beginning Middle End Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 5: Beginning, middle and end · Set 105 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Three parts): BEGINNING: introduces who, where and when (On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.). MIDDLE: the problem and what the character tries. END: the problem is solved and we see how everyone feels.

1. 1.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
9. 9.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. (a) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
11. 11.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (a) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
12. 12.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
13. 13.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
14. 14.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced.
16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
17. 17.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
28. 28.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.

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