Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 323 · 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.
   
   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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
2. 2.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
3. 3.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
4. 4.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
5. 5.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   He put the fish back into the river.
   The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
7. 7.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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
8. 8.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
9. 9.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 shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
10. 10.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
11. 11.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
12. 12.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
13. 13.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
14. 14.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
15. 15.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    ___
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
17. 17.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
18. 18.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
19. 19.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
20. 20.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
21. 21.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    ___
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
23. 23.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
24. 24.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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
25. 25.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
26. 26.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
27. 27.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
28. 28.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) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
29. 29.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
31. 31.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
32. 32.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
33. 33.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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    ___ (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
35. 35.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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
36. 36.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
37. 37.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
39. 39.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) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
40. 40.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.

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