Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 121 · 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.
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
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   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
2. 2.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
3. 3.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
   ___
   At last she found the ring under the sofa.
   Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Imran found a torch and some candles.
   The family sat by the candles and told stories.
   When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
7. 7.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
9. 9.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.
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   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
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    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
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    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
14. 14.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    ___ (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
16. 16.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
17. 17.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
18. 18.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 read the book every night before bed. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
19. 19.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
20. 20.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
21. 21.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
22. 22.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
23. 23.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    ___ (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
25. 25.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
26. 26.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
27. 27.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
28. 28.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) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
29. 29.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) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
30. 30.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) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    ___
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
32. 32.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
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    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
35. 35.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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
36. 36.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 gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
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    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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
38. 38.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
39. 39.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
40. 40.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.

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