Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 256 · 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.
   
   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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
2. 2.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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
3. 3.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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
4. 4.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
   Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
   Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
6. 6.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
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   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
8. 8.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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
9. 9.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
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    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
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    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
12. 12.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
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    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
14. 14.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
15. 15.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
16. 16.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
17. 17.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
18. 18.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
19. 19.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
20. 20.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 watered the pot every morning. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
21. 21.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
22. 22.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
24. 24.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
25. 25.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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
26. 26.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
27. 27.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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
30. 30.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
31. 31.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
32. 32.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
33. 33.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
35. 35.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
36. 36.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
37. 37.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
40. 40.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 told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.

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