Story Writing Worksheet

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

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