Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 107 · 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.
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
   Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
   ___
   Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
   The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   ___
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
   Imran found a torch and some candles.
   ___
   When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   The train left the station with a loud whistle.
   Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
   At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
6. 6.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   She watered the pot every morning.
   ___
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
   He flew the kite high above the roof.
   ___
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
   ___
   Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
11. 11.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
13. 13.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
18. 18.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
19. 19.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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    ___
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
21. 21.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
22. 22.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
23. 23.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
24. 24.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) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
25. 25.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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
26. 26.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.
    ___
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
27. 27.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
28. 28.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 gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
30. 30.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) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
31. 31.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
32. 32.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
34. 34.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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
35. 35.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
37. 37.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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
40. 40.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.

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