Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 245 · 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.
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
   Diya painted a birthday card for him.
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   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
   Diya painted a birthday card for him.
   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano.
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   At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
   Tara's model won the first prize. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
   Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
   He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
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   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
6. 6.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
7. 7.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
9. 9.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 park looked clean and green again. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
10. 10.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
11. 11.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
12. 12.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
13. 13.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
14. 14.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
15. 15.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
16. 16.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
17. 17.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 mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
18. 18.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
19. 19.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
20. 20.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
21. 21.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
22. 22.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
23. 23.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
24. 24.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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
25. 25.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) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
26. 26.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
27. 27.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
28. 28.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
29. 29.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
30. 30.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
31. 31.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) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
32. 32.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
33. 33.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
34. 34.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (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.
    
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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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
36. 36.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
37. 37.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
38. 38.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
39. 39.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) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
40. 40.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.

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