Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 156 · 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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   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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
2. 2.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
3. 3.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
4. 4.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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
5. 5.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
   Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
   Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
7. 7.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.
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   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match.
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   On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
9. 9.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
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    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
13. 13.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
14. 14.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.
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    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
15. 15.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
16. 16.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
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    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
18. 18.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.
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    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (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.
19. 19.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
20. 20.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.
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    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
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) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
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    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
23. 23.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
24. 24.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
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    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
27. 27.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
28. 28.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
30. 30.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
31. 31.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
32. 32.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
33. 33.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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
34. 34.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
35. 35.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
36. 36.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.
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    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
38. 38.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
39. 39.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) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
40. 40.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.
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    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.

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