Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 262 · 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.
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
   Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
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   Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
2. 2.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
3. 3.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
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.
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   Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
5. 5.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
6. 6.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
7. 7.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
8. 8.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.
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   The park looked clean and green again. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
9. 9.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
11. 11.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
12. 12.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
13. 13.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
14. 14.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
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    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
16. 16.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.
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    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
18. 18.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.
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    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
19. 19.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) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    ___ (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
21. 21.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
22. 22.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
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    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
24. 24.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
25. 25.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
27. 27.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
29. 29.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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
30. 30.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
31. 31.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
32. 32.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.
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    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
33. 33.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) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
34. 34.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
35. 35.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
36. 36.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
37. 37.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
39. 39.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
40. 40.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 gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.

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