Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 184 · 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.
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
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   Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
3. 3.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) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
4. 4.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
5. 5.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) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
7. 7.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
9. 9.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
10. 10.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
12. 12.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
13. 13.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
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    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
15. 15.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
16. 16.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
17. 17.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
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) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
19. 19.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
21. 21.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 stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
22. 22.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
23. 23.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
24. 24.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
25. 25.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
26. 26.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 park looked clean and green again. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
27. 27.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
28. 28.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
29. 29.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) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
30. 30.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
31. 31.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
32. 32.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
33. 33.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
35. 35.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
36. 36.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
37. 37.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
38. 38.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
39. 39.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
40. 40.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.

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