Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 174 · 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 MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match.
   Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
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   His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
2. 2.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
4. 4.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
5. 5.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
6. 6.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
7. 7.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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
8. 8.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
9. 9.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    ___
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
11. 11.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) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
12. 12.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
14. 14.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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
15. 15.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
16. 16.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
18. 18.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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
19. 19.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
20. 20.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.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
21. 21.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.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
22. 22.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
23. 23.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
25. 25.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
26. 26.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
27. 27.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) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
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    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
31. 31.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    ___
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
33. 33.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
34. 34.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
35. 35.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
36. 36.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
37. 37.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
39. 39.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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
40. 40.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.

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