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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 17 · 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 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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  2. 2.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.
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    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.     (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  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 fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
  4. 4.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (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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    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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
  6. 6.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
  7. 7.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
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    Tara's model won the first prize.     (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  10. 10.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.
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    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.     (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  11. 11.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  12. 12.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
  13. 13.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 gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  14. 14.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
  15. 15.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
  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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  17. 17.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  18. 18.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  19. 19.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) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
  20. 20.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
  21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  22. 22.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  23. 23.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
  24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.     (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
  25. 25.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) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  26. 26.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  27. 27.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  28. 28.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  29. 29.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  30. 30.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  31. 31.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  32. 32.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  33. 33.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
  34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  35. 35.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.
    ___
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  36. 36.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.     (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  38. 38.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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
  39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    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) She watered the pot every morning. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  40. 40.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.

Answer key

  1. Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  2. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  3. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
  4. He told his father about the leaking tap.
  5. One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
  6. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  7. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  8. Priya practised her lines every evening.
  9. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
  10. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  11. He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  12. He flew the kite high above the roof.
  13. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  14. A police officer helped Karan look for him.
  15. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
  16. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  17. Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  18. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  19. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  20. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  21. Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  22. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
  23. She read the book every night before bed.
  24. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  25. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  26. Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  27. Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  28. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
  29. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
  30. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
  31. At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  32. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  33. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  34. Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  35. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  36. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  37. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  38. She watered the pot every morning.
  39. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  40. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.

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