Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 25 · 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.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
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   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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
3. 3.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
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.
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   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
5. 5.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
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   He put the fish back into the river.
   The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
7. 7.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.
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   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
8. 8.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
9. 9.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
10. 10.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
11. 11.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) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
13. 13.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
14. 14.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
15. 15.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
16. 16.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
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    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
18. 18.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
21. 21.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
22. 22.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
24. 24.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) He put the fish back into the river. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
25. 25.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
26. 26.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
27. 27.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
28. 28.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
29. 29.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
30. 30.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) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
31. 31.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
32. 32.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
34. 34.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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
35. 35.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
36. 36.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
39. 39.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    ___
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.

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