Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 205 · 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 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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
2. 2.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
3. 3.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
4. 4.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
5. 5.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
6. 6.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
7. 7.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
8. 8.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) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
9. 9.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 flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
10. 10.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
11. 11.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) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
12. 12.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
13. 13.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
14. 14.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) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
15. 15.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
16. 16.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
17. 17.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
18. 18.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
19. 19.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
21. 21.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
22. 22.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
24. 24.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
25. 25.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) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
26. 26.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
27. 27.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
28. 28.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
29. 29.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
30. 30.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
31. 31.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
32. 32.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
33. 33.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
34. 34.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
37. 37.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.
    ___
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    ___
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
39. 39.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
40. 40.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.

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