Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 141 · 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 BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
2. 2.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.
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   Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano.
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   At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
   Tara's model won the first prize. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
4. 4.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
5. 5.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
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   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) She watered the pot every morning. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
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   One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
   Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
8. 8.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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
9. 9.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
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    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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
11. 11.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
12. 12.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
13. 13.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
15. 15.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) She read the book every night before bed. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
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    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
17. 17.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
18. 18.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
20. 20.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
21. 21.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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
22. 22.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) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
23. 23.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) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
24. 24.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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
25. 25.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
26. 26.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
27. 27.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
28. 28.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
29. 29.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    ___
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
31. 31.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
32. 32.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
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) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
35. 35.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
36. 36.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
37. 37.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
38. 38.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
39. 39.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
40. 40.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.

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