Story Writing Worksheet

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

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