Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 291 · 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.
   
   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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
   ___
   Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
   Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
   ___
   The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match.
   Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
   On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
   ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
5. 5.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) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
6. 6.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
7. 7.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
8. 8.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) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
9. 9.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) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
10. 10.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
11. 11.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
12. 12.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
13. 13.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.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
15. 15.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
16. 16.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
17. 17.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
18. 18.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
20. 20.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 doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
21. 21.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
22. 22.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
23. 23.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
24. 24.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
26. 26.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
27. 27.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    ___
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
29. 29.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
31. 31.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
33. 33.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
34. 34.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
36. 36.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
37. 37.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
38. 38.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
39. 39.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
40. 40.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.

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