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Beginning Middle End Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 5: Beginning, middle and end · Set 409 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box.
  2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
  3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
  4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
  5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
  6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
  7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely.
    (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
  8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
  9. 9.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
  10. 10.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.
  11. 11.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) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
  12. 12.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy.
    (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
  13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
  14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
  15. 15.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.
  16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
  17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
  18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
  19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
  20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
  22. 22.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) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
  23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
  24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
  25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
  26. 26.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) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
  27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
  28. 28.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes.
    (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
  29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
  30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
  31. 31.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.
  32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
  33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
  34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake.
    (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
  35. 35.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) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
  36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
  37. 37.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 the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
  38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
  39. 39.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) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
  40. 40.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) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.

Answer key

  1. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box.
  2. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
  3. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
  4. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
  5. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
  6. One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
  7. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
  8. One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
  9. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
  10. On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
  11. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
  12. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
  13. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
  14. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
  15. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
  16. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
  17. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
  18. One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
  19. After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
  20. During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
  21. One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
  22. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
  23. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
  24. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
  25. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
  26. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
  27. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
  28. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
  29. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
  30. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
  31. On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
  32. One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
  33. On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
  34. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
  35. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
  36. One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
  37. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
  38. On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
  39. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
  40. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.

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