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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 257 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Tara decided to build a model volcano.
    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    ___     (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
  3. 3.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  4. 4.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
  5. 5.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.
    ___
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.     (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
  6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___     (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
  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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
  10. 10.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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
  11. 11.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
  12. 12.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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  13. 13.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
  14. 14.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.     (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  16. 16.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  17. 17.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  18. 18.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
  19. 19.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
  20. 20.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  21. 21.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  22. 22.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) The park looked clean and green again. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
  23. 23.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
  24. 24.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  25. 25.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
  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) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
  27. 27.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  28. 28.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  29. 29.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  30. 30.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    ___
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.     (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
  32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    ___
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again.     (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  33. 33.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  34. 34.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  35. 35.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
  36. 36.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.
    ___
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.     (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
  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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  38. 38.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  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.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
  40. 40.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.

Answer key

  1. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  2. Tara's model won the first prize.
  3. In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  4. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  5. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  6. In two days, Arjun felt well again.
  7. She watered the pot every morning.
  8. Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  9. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
  10. She read the book every night before bed.
  11. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
  12. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
  13. Rohan's team had a big football match.
  14. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  15. He told his father about the leaking tap.
  16. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  17. At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  18. A police officer helped Karan look for him.
  19. On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
  20. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  21. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  22. The park looked clean and green again.
  23. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
  24. Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
  25. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
  26. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
  27. Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  28. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
  29. Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  30. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  31. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
  32. He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  33. The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  34. Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  35. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  36. His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
  37. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  38. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  39. Priya practised her lines every evening.
  40. Neel was scared to go into the pool.

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