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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 200 · 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.

    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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  2. 2.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
  3. 3.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  4. 4.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  5. 5.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (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.

    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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  7. 7.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
  8. 8.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  10. 10.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
  11. 11.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  12. 12.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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
  13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again.     (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  14. 14.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  15. 15.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) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
  16. 16.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  17. 17.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.     (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
  20. 20.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) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
  21. 21.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
  22. 22.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
  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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  24. 24.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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  25. 25.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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  26. 26.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
  27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___     (a) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
  28. 28.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  30. 30.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  31. 31.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  32. 32.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
  33. 33.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  34. 34.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
  36. 36.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  37. 37.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  38. 38.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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  39. 39.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
  40. 40.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) The park looked clean and green again.

Answer key

  1. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  2. She read the book every night before bed.
  3. Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  4. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  5. He put the fish back into the river.
  6. Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  7. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
  8. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  9. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  10. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
  11. Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  12. Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  13. The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
  14. The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  15. He brought the scared kitten down safely.
  16. Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  17. One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
  18. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  19. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
  20. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  21. Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  22. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  23. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  24. He flew the kite high above the roof.
  25. Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  26. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  27. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
  28. The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  29. Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  30. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
  31. Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  32. Imran found a torch and some candles.
  33. She watered the pot every morning.
  34. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  35. Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
  36. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  37. A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
  38. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  39. Rohan's team had a big football match.
  40. The park looked clean and green again.

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