Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 296 · 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.
   
   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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
   ___
   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
3. 3.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) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
5. 5.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
6. 6.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
7. 7.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
8. 8.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
9. 9.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) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
10. 10.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
11. 11.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
12. 12.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.
    ___
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
13. 13.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
14. 14.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
15. 15.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
16. 16.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) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
17. 17.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
20. 20.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
21. 21.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
22. 22.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
23. 23.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
24. 24.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
25. 25.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) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
26. 26.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
28. 28.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
29. 29.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
30. 30.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
31. 31.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
32. 32.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
33. 33.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
34. 34.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
35. 35.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
36. 36.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
37. 37.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
38. 38.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
40. 40.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.

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