Story Elements Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 8: Practice: story building blocks · Set 9 · 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 this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav hid under his desk. (b) Manav’s hand answered for him. (c) Manav raised his hand.
2. 2.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
3. 3.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
   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) unkind (b) selfish (c) careful
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
5. 5.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
   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) selfish (b) clever (c) lazy
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her building (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
7. 7.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) one spring afternoon (b) one Sunday evening (c) on Pongal morning
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Fish walked out of the river. (b) The river dried up the next day. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
9. 9.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Lakshmi (b) Diya (c) Manav
10. 10.Read the story. When 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) one breezy evening (b) one quiet Sunday (c) one Monday morning
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees.
12. 12.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    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. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) greedy (b) lazy (c) calm
13. 13.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 wedding hall (b) the muddy lane (c) the village pond
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It made its owner a cup of tea. (b) It hid and growled at its owner. (c) It wagged its tail and jumped up.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) The seed became a bicycle. (b) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (c) A small green shoot came up.
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    ___, give the card to your friend. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) They put on the spare tyre together
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Isha?
    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. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) selfish (b) friendly (c) lazy
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The shoes are swapped back (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
23. 23.Read the story. When 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) on Pongal morning (b) after the lunch bell (c) one Monday morning
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ishaan (b) Pixie (c) Omkar
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    ___, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
28. 28.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
29. 29.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A boat starts to leak (b) one misty dawn (c) her flat in Pune
30. 30.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Sports Day (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) on the first day of school
31. 31.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The microphone stops working before her song
32. 32.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) the bakery (c) the front step
33. 33.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
34. 34.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Carry it to the garden.
35. 35.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the back yard (b) on bake sale day (c) A train is three hours late
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
37. 37.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Riya (b) Mr Das (c) Rohan
38. 38.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The microphone stops working before her song (b) Homework is left at home (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
39. 39.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Sports Day (b) the city fair (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
40. 40.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) The alarm button brings help (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away

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