Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 163 · 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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
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   Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
   The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
3. 3.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
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   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
5. 5.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
   Imran found a torch and some candles.
   The family sat by the candles and told stories.
   ___ (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
7. 7.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
8. 8.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
9. 9.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
10. 10.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
11. 11.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
12. 12.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
13. 13.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    ___ (a) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
15. 15.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
16. 16.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.
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    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
17. 17.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
18. 18.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
19. 19.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
20. 20.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.
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    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
21. 21.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
22. 22.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 gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
23. 23.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
24. 24.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
25. 25.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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
26. 26.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) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
27. 27.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
28. 28.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
29. 29.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
31. 31.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
32. 32.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
33. 33.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
34. 34.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
35. 35.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
36. 36.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
37. 37.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
38. 38.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) She read the book every night before bed. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
39. 39.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
40. 40.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.

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