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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 327 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.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) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
  2. 2.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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  3. 3.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) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  4. 4.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 told his father about the leaking tap. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
  5. 5.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  6. 6.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
  7. 7.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) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
  8. 8.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
  9. 9.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
  10. 10.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) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  11. 11.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
  12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    ___
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.     (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  13. 13.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  15. 15.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  16. 16.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
  17. 17.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) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  18. 18.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) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
  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) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  20. 20.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  21. 21.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 the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  22. 22.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
  24. 24.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (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 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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  27. 27.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
  28. 28.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  29. 29.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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
  30. 30.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) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
  31. 31.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) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  32. 32.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening.
  33. 33.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) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  34. 34.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  35. 35.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
  37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  39. 39.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  40. 40.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.

Answer key

  1. In two days, Arjun felt well again.
  2. He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  3. He brought the scared kitten down safely.
  4. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  5. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  6. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
  7. The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  8. Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  9. One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
  10. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  11. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  12. The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  13. He flew the kite high above the roof.
  14. Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
  15. Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  16. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
  17. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  18. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
  19. At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  20. She watered the pot every morning.
  21. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
  22. She read the book every night before bed.
  23. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
  24. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  25. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  26. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  27. Imran found a torch and some candles.
  28. Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
  29. Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
  30. Tara's model won the first prize.
  31. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  32. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  33. Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  34. Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  35. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  36. Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
  37. Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  38. Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  39. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  40. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.

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