Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 204 · 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 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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
2. 2.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.
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   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
3. 3.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
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   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) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
6. 6.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
7. 7.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.
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   Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
8. 8.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
9. 9.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
10. 10.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
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    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
13. 13.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 next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
14. 14.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 mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
16. 16.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
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    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
18. 18.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.
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    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
19. 19.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
20. 20.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
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    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
23. 23.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    ___
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
26. 26.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
28. 28.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
29. 29.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 watered the pot every morning. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    ___
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
33. 33.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
34. 34.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) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
35. 35.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 family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
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) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
37. 37.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
38. 38.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
39. 39.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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
40. 40.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.

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