Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 342 · 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 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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
2. 2.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.
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   In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
3. 3.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.
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   Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
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   The family sat by the candles and told stories.
   When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Diya painted a birthday card for him.
   Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
   He told his father about the leaking tap.
   His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
   ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
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) 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.
10. 10.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.
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    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) He put the fish back into the river.
11. 11.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
12. 12.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) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
13. 13.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) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
14. 14.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) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
15. 15.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.
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    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
17. 17.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.
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    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
18. 18.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.
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    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (c) A police officer helped Karan look for him.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
20. 20.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) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
21. 21.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    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) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Neel was scared to go into the pool.
23. 23.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) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
24. 24.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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
25. 25.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
26. 26.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 next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    ___
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
28. 28.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
29. 29.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.
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    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
30. 30.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) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
31. 31.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) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
32. 32.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
33. 33.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
34. 34.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) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
35. 35.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
36. 36.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
37. 37.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 the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
38. 38.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) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
39. 39.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) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
40. 40.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) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.

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