Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 338 · 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.
   
   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) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
2. 2.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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
3. 3.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) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
4. 4.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) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
5. 5.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
6. 6.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) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
7. 7.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) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
8. 8.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) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
9. 9.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) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
10. 10.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) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
11. 11.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
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) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
13. 13.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
14. 14.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) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
15. 15.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) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
16. 16.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
17. 17.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) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
19. 19.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) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
20. 20.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
22. 22.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) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
23. 23.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) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
25. 25.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
26. 26.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
27. 27.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    Diya painted a birthday card for him.
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
30. 30.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    ___ (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
32. 32.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) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
33. 33.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
34. 34.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) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
35. 35.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 gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
36. 36.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
38. 38.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
39. 39.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
40. 40.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.

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