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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 226 · 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.

    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
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    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.     (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  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) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
  4. 4.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) He put the fish back into the river. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
  5. 5.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
  6. 6.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  7. 7.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.     (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  9. 9.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
  10. 10.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  11. 11.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  12. 12.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  13. 13.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  15. 15.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  16. 16.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    ___
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.     (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
  18. 18.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
  19. 19.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  20. 20.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  21. 21.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) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
  23. 23.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
  24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.     (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  25. 25.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) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
  26. 26.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    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) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
  28. 28.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 asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  29. 29.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  30. 30.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  31. 31.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  32. 32.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
  33. 33.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  34. 34.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  35. 35.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  36. 36.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
  37. 37.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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  38. 38.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  39. 39.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  40. 40.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.

Answer key

  1. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  2. She read the book every night before bed.
  3. Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
  4. The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
  5. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  6. Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
  7. Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  8. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
  9. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
  10. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  11. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  12. Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  13. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  14. One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
  15. Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
  16. Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  17. A police officer helped Karan look for him.
  18. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
  19. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  20. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  21. Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  22. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  23. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  24. Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  25. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
  26. Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  27. He told his father about the leaking tap.
  28. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  29. Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  30. Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
  31. Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  32. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
  33. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  34. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  35. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  36. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
  37. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  38. Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  39. Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  40. Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.

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