Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 10 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Start, problem, solution): Beginning: introduces the character and the situation. Middle: what happens next — the problem and what the character does. Ending: the problem is solved and we know how the character feels.

1. 1.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
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   At last she found the ring under the sofa.
   Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
   Imran found a torch and some candles.
   The family sat by the candles and told stories.
   ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
   Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
   Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
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   Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
   On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
   She read the book every night before bed.
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   Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
   He brought the scared kitten down safely.
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
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   He brought the scared kitten down safely.
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
   On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
   Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
   ___ (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
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    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    ___
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
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    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
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    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    ___
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    ___
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.

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