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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 192 · 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 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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
  2. 2.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  3. 3.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  4. 4.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  5. 5.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  6. 6.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  7. 7.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  8. 8.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  9. 9.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  10. 10.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
  11. 11.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 told his father about the leaking tap. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  12. 12.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  13. 13.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
  14. 14.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  15. 15.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.     (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
  18. 18.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  19. 19.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  20. 20.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
  21. 21.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  23. 23.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  24. 24.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___     (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  26. 26.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) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  27. 27.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  28. 28.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
  29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    ___
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.     (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  30. 30.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    ___
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.     (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  32. 32.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  33. 33.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) She read the book every night before bed. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
  34. 34.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  35. 35.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) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  36. 36.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  37. 37.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  38. 38.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
  39. 39.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  40. 40.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) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.

Answer key

  1. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  2. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  3. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  4. Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  5. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  6. Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  7. One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
  8. Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  9. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  10. Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
  11. She watered the pot every morning.
  12. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  13. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  14. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  15. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
  16. Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  17. The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  18. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  19. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  20. Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  21. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  22. Rohan's team had a big football match.
  23. Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
  24. Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
  25. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  26. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
  27. Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  28. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
  29. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  30. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  31. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
  32. He put the fish back into the river.
  33. She read the book every night before bed.
  34. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  35. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  36. Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
  37. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  38. In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  39. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  40. Priya practised her lines every evening.

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