Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 239 · 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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   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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
2. 2.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
3. 3.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
4. 4.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
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   The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
7. 7.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
8. 8.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.
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   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
9. 9.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) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
10. 10.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
11. 11.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
12. 12.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
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.
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    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
14. 14.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) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
16. 16.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
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    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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
19. 19.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
20. 20.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
21. 21.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
22. 22.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
23. 23.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
24. 24.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
25. 25.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
26. 26.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
27. 27.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
28. 28.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
29. 29.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
30. 30.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
31. 31.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 park looked clean and green again. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
32. 32.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
33. 33.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
34. 34.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
35. 35.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
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    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 flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
38. 38.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.
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    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
40. 40.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.

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