Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 320 · 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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   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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
2. 2.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
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   The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
4. 4.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
5. 5.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Priya practised her lines every evening.
   On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
   Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
7. 7.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
8. 8.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Tara decided to build a model volcano.
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   At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
   Tara's model won the first prize. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
10. 10.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
11. 11.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
12. 12.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
13. 13.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
14. 14.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.
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    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
15. 15.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) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
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    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
18. 18.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
19. 19.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.
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    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
21. 21.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
22. 22.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
23. 23.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
24. 24.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
25. 25.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
26. 26.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
27. 27.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
28. 28.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
29. 29.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
30. 30.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
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    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
32. 32.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
33. 33.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
35. 35.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
36. 36.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
37. 37.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
38. 38.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) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
39. 39.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
40. 40.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.

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