Beginning Middle End Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 5: Beginning, middle and end · Set 85 · 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) 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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
4. 4.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) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
9. 9.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) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
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 BEGINNING? (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.
16. 16.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) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
17. 17.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
18. 18.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
20. 20.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) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
21. 21.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) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
24. 24.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) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
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) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
30. 30.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) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
31. 31.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
34. 34.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) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.

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