Story Elements Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 8: Practice: story building blocks · Set 26 · 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.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
2. 2.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Ms Gill (b) Maria (c) Aryan
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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! (a) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
6. 6.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) the science fair (b) the music room (c) the wedding hall
7. 7.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) She is too shy to sing in front of others
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to brush your teeth:
   ___, wet your toothbrush.
   Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
   Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
   Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) the city fair (b) her building (c) the washroom
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The trees walked off to a forest. (b) The road became a hot desert. (c) Years later, the road was cool and shady.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) Coach Iqbal (b) Neel (c) Manav
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Sahil (b) Mr Bose (c) Diya
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk.
17. 17.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) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
18. 18.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Aarav (b) Pooja (c) Moti
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) They put on the spare tyre together
20. 20.Read the story. Which word best describes Omkar?
    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) unkind (b) lazy (c) gentle
21. 21.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) his rooftop (b) on a festive night (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
22. 22.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Moti (b) Vihaan (c) Diya
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
25. 25.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
30. 30.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) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
31. 31.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
32. 32.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all.
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Yash (b) Ms Fernandes (c) Dev
37. 37.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Tanvi (b) Zoya (c) Ananya
38. 38.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.
39. 39.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
40. 40.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.

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