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Beginning Middle End Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 5: Beginning, middle and end · Set 849 · 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.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) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
  2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
  3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
  4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
  5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
    (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
  6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
  7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone.
    (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
  8. 8.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) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
  9. 9.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) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
  10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
  11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
  12. 12.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) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
  13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
  14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
  15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
  16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
  17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
  18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
  19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced.
  20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
  21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker.
    (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
  22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
  23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
  24. 24.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) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
  25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
  26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
  27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
  28. 28.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside.
    (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
  29. 29.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) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
  30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
  31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
  32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
  33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
  34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
  35. 35.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.
  36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
  37. 37.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) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
  38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
  39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
  40. 40.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.

Answer key

  1. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
  2. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
  3. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
  4. On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
  5. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
  6. On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
  7. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
  8. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box.
  9. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
  10. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
  11. One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
  12. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
  13. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
  14. One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
  15. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
  16. On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
  17. On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
  18. On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
  19. One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
  20. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
  21. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
  22. On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
  23. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
  24. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
  25. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
  26. After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
  27. One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
  28. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
  29. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
  30. During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
  31. One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
  32. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
  33. On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
  34. On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground.
  35. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
  36. One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
  37. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
  38. One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
  39. One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
  40. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.

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