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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 100 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
  2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.     (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___     (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  4. 4.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    ___     (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.     (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
  7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    ___
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.     (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
  8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.     (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.     (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  10. 10.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.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.     (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
  11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    ___
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.     (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    ___     (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
  13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.     (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize.     (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.     (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.     (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  17. 17.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
  18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.     (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
  19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.     (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___     (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
  21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    ___
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  22. 22.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.     (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (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.

    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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___     (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
  26. 26.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
  27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    ___
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.     (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.     (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    ___
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize.     (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
  31. 31.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
  32. 32.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  33. 33.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.     (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  35. 35.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
  36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    ___     (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.     (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  38. 38.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  39. 39.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.     (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.

Answer key

  1. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
  2. Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  3. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  4. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  5. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  6. He put the fish back into the river.
  7. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  8. He flew the kite high above the roof.
  9. Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
  10. Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  11. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  12. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
  13. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  14. Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  15. Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
  16. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
  17. He told his father about the leaking tap.
  18. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  19. Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  20. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
  21. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  22. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  23. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
  24. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  25. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  26. Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  27. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
  28. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  29. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
  30. Priya practised her lines every evening.
  31. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
  32. Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  33. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  34. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  35. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  36. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
  37. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  38. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
  39. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  40. Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.

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