Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 311 · 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 BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
2. 2.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
3. 3.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
4. 4.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) Tara's model won the first prize.
5. 5.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
6. 6.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
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   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano.
   ___
   At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
   Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
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.
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   The park looked clean and green again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
10. 10.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
11. 11.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.
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    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
13. 13.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
14. 14.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
15. 15.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
16. 16.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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
18. 18.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
20. 20.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
21. 21.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
22. 22.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) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
23. 23.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) She read the book every night before bed. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
24. 24.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
25. 25.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.
    ___
    Tara's model won the first prize. (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
26. 26.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
27. 27.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
28. 28.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
29. 29.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 flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
30. 30.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
31. 31.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
32. 32.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
33. 33.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
34. 34.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
35. 35.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
36. 36.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
37. 37.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
38. 38.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
39. 39.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
40. 40.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 gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.

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