Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 253 · 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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   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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
2. 2.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
3. 3.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
4. 4.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) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
5. 5.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
6. 6.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
7. 7.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
8. 8.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
9. 9.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) The park looked clean and green again. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
10. 10.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
11. 11.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
12. 12.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
13. 13.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
15. 15.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.
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    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
16. 16.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
17. 17.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.
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    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
18. 18.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
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) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
20. 20.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
21. 21.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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    ___
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
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    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
24. 24.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
25. 25.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
26. 26.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) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
27. 27.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
28. 28.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
29. 29.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
30. 30.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.
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    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
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    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
32. 32.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
33. 33.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
34. 34.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
35. 35.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
36. 36.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
37. 37.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
39. 39.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
40. 40.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.

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