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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 68 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.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) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  2. 2.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) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  4. 4.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  5. 5.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  6. 6.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
  7. 7.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) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
  8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    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) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  9. 9.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) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  10. 10.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  11. 11.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  12. 12.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
  13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.     (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  14. 14.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) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
  15. 15.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) The park looked clean and green again. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
  16. 16.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  17. 17.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) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  18. 18.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) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  19. 19.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) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
  20. 20.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  21. 21.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) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  22. 22.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) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  23. 23.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) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  24. 24.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.     (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
    He asked his friends to help clean the park.
    ___
    The park looked clean and green again.     (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  27. 27.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
  28. 28.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  29. 29.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  30. 30.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) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  31. 31.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) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  32. 32.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) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  33. 33.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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
  34. 34.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) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  35. 35.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
  36. 36.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) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (c) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  37. 37.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
  38. 38.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  39. 39.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  40. 40.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.

Answer key

  1. Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  2. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  3. Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  4. Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
  5. Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  6. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  7. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  8. Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  9. The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  10. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  11. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
  12. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  13. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  14. The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
  15. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
  16. Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  17. Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  18. He put the fish back into the river.
  19. A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
  20. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
  21. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  22. Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
  23. In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  24. Rohan's team had a big football match.
  25. Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
  26. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  27. He flew the kite high above the roof.
  28. Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  29. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  30. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
  31. Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  32. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  33. Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
  34. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  35. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
  36. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  37. A police officer helped Karan look for him.
  38. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  39. Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  40. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.

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