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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 170 · 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 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 shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  2. 2.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  3. 3.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
  4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.     (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.     (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
  6. 6.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.
    ___
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.     (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  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.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
  8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.     (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  9. 9.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  11. 11.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  12. 12.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 mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  13. 13.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  14. 14.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  15. 15.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
  16. 16.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  17. 17.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  18. 18.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  19. 19.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
  20. 20.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.     (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  22. 22.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  23. 23.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
  24. 24.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    ___     (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
  26. 26.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
  27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again.     (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  28. 28.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
  29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___     (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  31. 31.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.     (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
  33. 33.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  34. 34.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    ___
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.     (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  36. 36.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.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize.     (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
  37. 37.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  38. 38.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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  39. 39.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.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.     (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  40. 40.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.

Answer key

  1. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
  2. Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  3. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
  4. Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  5. On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
  6. He brought the scared kitten down safely.
  7. Priya practised her lines every evening.
  8. Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  9. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  10. Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  11. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  12. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  13. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  14. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  15. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  16. Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
  17. Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  18. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  19. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
  20. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  21. She read the book every night before bed.
  22. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  23. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
  24. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  25. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
  26. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  27. Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  28. Imran found a torch and some candles.
  29. In two days, Arjun felt well again.
  30. Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  31. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  32. Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  33. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  34. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
  35. He flew the kite high above the roof.
  36. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
  37. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  38. Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  39. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
  40. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.

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