Story Elements Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 8: Practice: story building blocks · Set 1 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Build it block by block): Decide which building block the question is about. Use that lesson’s tip: who has the problem, where and when, what goes wrong, how it is fixed, or what comes first. Check your choice against the story text.

1. 1.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) She plugged the phone in to charge. (b) The phone went to sleep in a bed. (c) The battery filled up by itself.
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) on a crowded evening (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) one summer holiday
4. 4.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) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (b) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
6. 6.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) the village pond (b) the garden shed (c) the school library
7. 7.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Wednesday evening (b) the music room (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to send a letter:
   ___, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
   Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
   Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
9. 9.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Mrs Sen (b) Ananya (c) Arjun
10. 10.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
11. 11.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Nisha (b) Tara (c) Mr Das
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
14. 14.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
16. 16.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
18. 18.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
21. 21.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) his classroom (c) the back yard
22. 22.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) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) The print grew bigger by itself. (b) He put on his reading glasses. (c) He closed his eyes to read better.
24. 24.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Rohan (b) Arjun (c) Mr Khan
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
29. 29.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) Kiran (b) Ishaan (c) Aarav
30. 30.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) Rohan (b) Joseph (c) Ananya
31. 31.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) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
32. 32.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The bell turned into a cat. (b) The children packed their bags to go home. (c) The children began the first lesson of the day.
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Meera (b) Maria (c) Kunal
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (b) The window glass cracked. (c) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep.
38. 38.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) on a Wednesday evening (b) on bake sale day (c) one bright morning
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He turned into a laddoo. (b) He felt hungrier than ever. (c) His tummy felt very full.

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