Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 328 · 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.
   
   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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
2. 2.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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
3. 3.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.
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   Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
4. 4.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
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   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
8. 8.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) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
9. 9.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
10. 10.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
11. 11.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
12. 12.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
14. 14.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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
15. 15.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
16. 16.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
17. 17.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
18. 18.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
19. 19.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
20. 20.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) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
21. 21.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
22. 22.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
23. 23.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) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
24. 24.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
25. 25.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
26. 26.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) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
27. 27.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.
    ___
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
29. 29.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.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
30. 30.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
31. 31.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
32. 32.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
33. 33.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
34. 34.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (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.
    
    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) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
36. 36.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
37. 37.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 gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
38. 38.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
39. 39.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
40. 40.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) She read the book every night before bed.

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