Beginning Middle End Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 5: Beginning, middle and end · Set 298 · 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.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
6. 6.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
9. 9.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
10. 10.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (a) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
12. 12.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
13. 13.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
15. 15.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
17. 17.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
19. 19.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) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
24. 24.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
31. 31.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
35. 35.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
36. 36.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (a) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
38. 38.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) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.

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