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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 181 · 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.

    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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
  2. 2.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
  3. 3.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
  4. 4.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  5. 5.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 smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  6. 6.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
  7. 7.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) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  9. 9.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  10. 10.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  11. 11.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  12. 12.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.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.     (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  13. 13.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  14. 14.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  15. 15.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
  16. 16.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
  17. 17.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
  18. 18.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
  19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.     (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
  20. 20.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  21. 21.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
  22. 22.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
  23. 23.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  24. 24.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  26. 26.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  27. 27.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
  28. 28.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  29. 29.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.     (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  32. 32.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
  33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    ___
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.     (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  35. 35.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  37. 37.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 read the book every night before bed. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
  38. 38.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  39. 39.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  40. 40.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.

Answer key

  1. The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  2. A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
  3. In two days, Arjun felt well again.
  4. Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
  5. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  6. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
  7. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
  8. Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  9. Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  10. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  11. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  12. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  13. He flew the kite high above the roof.
  14. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  15. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  16. He told his father about the leaking tap.
  17. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  18. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
  19. Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
  20. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  21. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  22. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
  23. Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  24. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
  25. Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  26. Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  27. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
  28. Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  29. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  30. In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  31. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
  32. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
  33. His coach taught him to float in the pool.
  34. Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
  35. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  36. One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
  37. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
  38. Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  39. Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  40. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.

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