Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 213 · 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.
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
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   Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
2. 2.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 fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
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   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
5. 5.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) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
8. 8.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) She watered the pot every morning. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
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   He brought the scared kitten down safely.
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
11. 11.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
12. 12.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) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
13. 13.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
14. 14.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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
15. 15.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) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
16. 16.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
17. 17.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
19. 19.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
20. 20.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
21. 21.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
22. 22.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) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
23. 23.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
24. 24.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
25. 25.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
26. 26.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
27. 27.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
28. 28.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
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    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
30. 30.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    ___ (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
33. 33.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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
34. 34.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
35. 35.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 fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
37. 37.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
38. 38.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
39. 39.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
40. 40.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.

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