Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 252 · 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 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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
2. 2.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
3. 3.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) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
   ___
   In the final round, she spelt every word right.
   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
5. 5.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
6. 6.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
7. 7.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
8. 8.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
9. 9.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
10. 10.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 the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
11. 11.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
12. 12.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
13. 13.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
15. 15.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
16. 16.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.
    ___
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
17. 17.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 family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
18. 18.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    ___
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
22. 22.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
24. 24.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
25. 25.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
26. 26.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
27. 27.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
29. 29.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    ___
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
33. 33.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
34. 34.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
35. 35.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    ___
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
38. 38.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
39. 39.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.

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