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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 116 · 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.

    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    ___
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.     (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  2. 2.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  3. 3.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  4. 4.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
  5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    ___     (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
  6. 6.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  7. 7.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
  8. 8.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  9. 9.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) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
  10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    ___     (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    ___     (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
  12. 12.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  13. 13.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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
  14. 14.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
  15. 15.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 smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
  16. 16.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  17. 17.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  20. 20.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  21. 21.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
  22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.     (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  23. 23.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  24. 24.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  25. 25.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
  26. 26.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
  27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.     (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  28. 28.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  29. 29.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
  30. 30.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
  31. 31.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  32. 32.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  33. 33.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  34. 34.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) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  35. 35.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
  36. 36.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) He put the fish back into the river. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  37. 37.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___     (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
  39. 39.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.     (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.

Answer key

  1. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  2. At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  3. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  4. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  5. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
  6. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
  7. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  8. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  9. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
  10. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  11. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
  12. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  13. He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  14. Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
  15. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
  16. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  17. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
  18. Rohan's team had a big football match.
  19. Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  20. Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  21. The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  22. Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  23. Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  24. Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  25. Imran found a torch and some candles.
  26. He put the fish back into the river.
  27. She watered the pot every morning.
  28. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  29. He told his father about the leaking tap.
  30. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
  31. He flew the kite high above the roof.
  32. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  33. Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  34. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  35. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  36. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  37. Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  38. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
  39. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
  40. On the day of the match, he scored a goal.

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