Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 330 · 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 ENDING of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
2. 2.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.
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   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
3. 3.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
5. 5.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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
6. 6.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
7. 7.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
9. 9.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
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    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
11. 11.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
12. 12.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
13. 13.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.
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    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
15. 15.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
17. 17.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.
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    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
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    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
20. 20.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
21. 21.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) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
23. 23.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
24. 24.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) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
25. 25.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
26. 26.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
27. 27.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    ___ (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
30. 30.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
31. 31.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) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
32. 32.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) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
33. 33.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
34. 34.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
35. 35.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
36. 36.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) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
38. 38.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
40. 40.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) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.

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